88,424 people in Mysuru division yet to complete ration card e-KYC
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad has ordered officials to expedite e-KYC verification for ration cards in the Mysuru division, where over 88,000 cards remain pending. He also directed stricter enforcement against illegal hoarding of sugar and improper storage of LPG cylinders.
Why it matters
Efficient administration of ration cards and consumer protection measures are essential for food security and market regulation.
Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad said on Wednesday that as many as 88,424 people across the eight districts of the Mysuru division are yet to complete e-KYC for their ration cards.
He directed officials to expedite the process and verify cases where it had not been completed due to migration, death, marriage, relocation, or other reasons.
Speaking at a divisional-level review meeting of the department at the zilla panchayat auditorium here, Mr. Arshad said such cases should be verified, recorded with appropriate remarks, and forwarded to the department’s head office. A decision would subsequently be taken on cancellation of the ration cards concerned.
He said the Food and Civil Supplies Department was responsible for providing food to the poor and serving them, and urged officials to ensure efficient delivery of services and enhance the department’s reputation in society.
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