SchemesThursday, 17 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu to hold fingerprint eKYC special camp in all ration shops on Sept 19, 2026
Tamil Nadu will conduct a state-wide fingerprint verification camp in ration shops on September 19, 2026 for eKYC under the National Food Security Act, 2013.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 19, 2026, Tamil Nadu will conduct a special fingerprint verification camp in all ration shops from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to complete eKYC for eligible ration card holders under the National Food Security Act, 2013.
Key specifics
- The camp is scheduled for September 19, 2026 across Tamil Nadu.
- Timing fixed by the Food Supplies Department is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The exercise is linked to eKYC under the National Food Security Act, 2013.
- Priority and Antyodaya Anna Yojana ration card families are covered.
- Ration shops in Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-election areas are excluded.
Exam lens
TNPSC scheme-and-governance question style: date, law and coverage — September 19, 2026, NFSA 2013, eKYC, priority and AAY cards, 9 to 5 camp in ration shops.