PRAYAGRAJ, Sept. 6 -- The distribution of subsidised ration to more than 3.5 lakh people under the public distribution system (PDS) in Prayagraj has been stalled due to incomplete KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.

The state government has announced that ration distribution for September will begin on September 10, but beneficiaries without updated KYC will not be eligible, officials said.

According to the district administration, out of 42 lakh ration units registered, 37 lakh have completed the verification. The remaining 5 lakh units, after excluding 1.5 lakh children, cover nearly 3.5 lakh individuals who have yet to comply with the requirement.

District supply officer Sunil Singh said, "So far, around 3,50,000 people have not ...