
Biometric verification in ration shops to resume from July 1
The Hindu
The system of verifying the biometrics of the customers while giving ration entitlements at ration shops would resume from July 1, an official release said on Wednesday.Authorities would also commence
The system of verifying the biometrics of the customers while giving ration entitlements at ration shops would resume from July 1, an official release said on Wednesday. Authorities would also commence accepting applications for new ration cards. The system was suspended briefly to facilitate the speedy disbursement of COVID-19 relief kit and cash assistance to beneficiaries.More Related News

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