Aadhaar-based eKYC for LPG users by OMCs: Here’s all you need to know

Have you recently been asked by your LPG delivery person to verify your identity through Aadhaar-based eKYC? Don’t be alarmed. This process is a part of a broader initiative by state-owned oil companies to ensure that LPG connections are held by legitimate customers.

Here’s what’s happening:

The Indian government has initiated Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication for LPG customers. This move, as explained by Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, aims to identify and eliminate bogus customers who misuse domestic LPG subsidies meant for households.