IFTU demands ration card eKYC deadline extension
By Doruvu Paul Jagan Babu: Assistant Chief Editor
Yemmiganur – Andhra Pradesh: On Wednesday, IFTU District leader S Balaraju petitioned Yemmiganur’s Deputy Tahsildar, urging the state government to push the ration card eKYC deadline to April’s end, citing rural migration and holiday disruptions.
In a bid to ease rural woes, IFTU district leaders rallied in Yemmiganur, pressing for an extension of the ration card eKYC deadline. Led by S Balaraju, the group highlighted the challenges faced by villagers scattered across urban hubs, demanding immediate action as the March 31 cutoff looms.
Deadline extension sought
S Balaraju submitted a memorandum to Deputy Tahsildar, calling for the ration card eKYC deadline to stretch beyond March 31 to April 30. “Rural people have migrated to distant places like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Guntur, and Mumbai,” he said, underscoring the logistical nightmare facing villagers. The plea gained urgency amid a packed calendar of consecutive holidays and festivals, rendering compliance nearly impossible.
Migration mess: Rural exodus hampers KYC
Balaraju pointed to widespread rural migration as a key hurdle, with many residents now working in far-off cities. “It is not possible to complete this KYC,” he argued, noting that the working class—spanning Hyderabad to Mumbai—can’t return in time. The tight deadline, he warned, risks excluding countless families from essential rations, amplifying their economic strain.
Doorstep demand: Officials urged to act
Beyond an extension, Balaraju proposed a practical fix: “Government officials should come to the house and complete this KYC.” This call for doorstep service aims to bridge the gap for those unable to travel, ensuring no one slips. The suggestion reflects a broader push for accessibility in rural governance.
The petition handover saw solidarity from IFTU and allied groups, with AIKMS District Secretary M Sathyana, IFTU Division Leader Babu, PYL Division Convener Muneppa, and leaders Hanumanthappa, Raju, and Munisetty joining Balaraju. Their collective voice amplified the urgency, pressing the state to heed the rural plight as the clock ticks down.
