LPG Shortage: No Cylinder Without eKYC; Mandatory for All Customers..
LPG e-KYC Mandatory: Due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the country is currently experiencing a shortage of LPG. In several locations, restaurants have been forced to shut down, while many individuals are unable to receive their cylinders even after booking them. Amidst this situation, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has now made it mandatory for all domestic LPG consumers to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication, or e-KYC. If a consumer fails to complete the KYC process, they may cease receiving gas services and subsidies. For your information, consumers do not need to visit any agency or center to complete the e-KYC process; this biometric Aadhaar authentication can be easily performed from the comfort of one's home using a mobile phone.
Ministry Shares Information on X
Providing details regarding the e-KYC process, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas posted an update on the social media platform X. The post states: "All domestic LPG consumers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication (e-KYC). You can now easily complete this task from the comfort of your home. To do so, please use the mobile app of your respective Oil Marketing Company in conjunction with the 'Aadhaar FaceRD' app. For further information, you may visit the website https://pmuy.gov.in/e-kyc.html. Additionally, you may contact your LPG distributor or call the toll-free number 1800 2333 555."
How to Complete e-KYC from Home?
Completing the e-KYC process via mobile phone from home is extremely simple. You simply need to follow the steps outlined below:
Download the mobile app of your respective oil company (e.g., Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL).
Link your LPG ID with your mobile number.
Select the 'e-KYC' or 'Aadhaar Authentication' option.
Enter your Aadhaar number.
Complete the facial authentication process using the 'Aadhaar FaceRD' app.
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