Hyderabad, July 31 -- Here's some relief for ration cardholders in Telangana. The state government has extended the deadline for completing e-KYC for ration cardholders to August 31. The deadline was earlier set to end on Friday, July 31.

The reasons cited for the deadline extension are heavy rains and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls.

According to DC, the civil supplies department has already informed district officials about the extension, instructing them to ensure its implementation. Officials said beneficiaries can complete the e-KYC and collect their three-month ration in one go, in a single allotment, by August 31.

Meanwhile, beneficiaries can also look forward to new smart ration cards. As per repor...