Bengaluru, Oct. 18 -- Karnataka ration cardholders can now complete their pending e-KYC verification by November 10, following another extension of the deadline by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs. The previous deadline was October 20.

The extension comes amid a large backlog in the verification process. The department has instructed 1,15,87,298 beneficiaries who completed e-KYC more than a year ago to undergo verification again. A further 3,82,362 beneficiaries have never completed the process, while 54,27,396 people last completed e-KYC more than five years ago.

All these beneficiaries have been asked to complete their verification within the extended period. The process can be carried out at fair price shop...