India, Jan. 30 -- The government of Odisha has announced an extension to the deadline for completing the electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) process for ration cards. The deadline for updating the e-KYC details for ration cards has been extended to February 15.

Initially set for January 31, the update has been extended to February 15, informed Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra. The Minister acknowledged that the extension will provide additional time for beneficiaries to comply with the requirements.

Many residents had expressed concerns about meeting the earlier deadline, prompting the government to accommodate those who needed more time to complete the process.

"The last date for ration card e-KYC w...