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Big Update for New BPL Card Applications: Minister Rizwan Arshad's Key Statement
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News18•02-10-2026, 12:59
Big Update for New BPL Card Applications: Minister Rizwan Arshad's Key Statement
- •Demand for new BPL ration cards has surged amidst the ongoing KYC process for existing ration cards.
- •The distribution of new BPL cards was suspended due to the verification and cancellation of ineligible beneficiaries' cards.
- •Food Minister Rizwan Arshad has provided a significant update regarding the acceptance of applications for new BPL cards.
- •Minister Rizwan Arshad stated he will discuss providing an opportunity to apply for new BPL cards with the Chief Minister soon.
- •The 'Annaseva' app has been released to facilitate ration card e-KYC, initially available in Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Udupi, Haveri, Uttara Kannada, Ballari, Bidar, and Koppal districts.
Key Questions Answered
Beneficiaries can download the Annaseva app from the Google Play Store along with the CEG Face KYC and AadhaarFace RD apps, allowing them to complete their e-KYC directly at home using UIDAI face authentication technology.
In the first phase, the Annaseva app is available exclusively for beneficiaries residing in eight districts: Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Udupi, Haveri, Uttara Kannada, Ballari, Bidar, and Koppal.
The deadline for completing the ration card e-KYC process has been extended to October 20.
