Anna Seve app to be available across Karnataka from October 14
Over 1.6 lakh beneficiaries completed e-KYC during pilot; October 20 is deadline
Starting October 14, the 'Anna Seve' mobile application will be accessible to all beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Karnataka, enabling them to complete the e-KYC process without the need to visit fair price shops or government offices. Minister Rizwan Arshad launched the app on October 1, initially making it available in eight districts on a trial basis.
As of October 12, 1,60,267 beneficiaries in these pilot districts had successfully completed the e-KYC through the app. The app's expanded availability across the remaining districts will now streamline the verification process for over 2,67,64,276 beneficiaries who are required to complete e-KYC in Karnataka. The facility, developed jointly by the National Informatics Centre and the Department of e-Governance, can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
This innovation is particularly beneficial for those who migrate to cities and towns for employment, as they previously faced the challenge of traveling back to their villages or enduring long lines at fair price shops to complete the verification process. Additionally, those who completed e-KYC more than a year ago will need to repeat the procedure. With October 20 as the final deadline, the Minister has urged those yet to complete the process to utilize the app and finalize it as soon as possible.
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