Complete e-KYC on UPAY app, power distributor tells consumers
Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company says e-KYC benefits consumers by facilitating DBT
Bhopal
To avail the benefits of state government welfare schemes, it is mandatory for electricity consumers to complete e-KYC. Consumers can now complete their e-KYC through the Upay app of the Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company (MKVVCL).
Consumers can download the app from the Google Play Store, enter their consumer and Samagra numbers, then complete the process by entering the OTP sent to their linked mobile number.
So far, 530,049 consumers have successfully completed the KYC process.
The company reported the number of consumers who have completed KYC in various regions:
Narmadapuram Rural: 67,725
Betul Rural: 77,645
Rajgarh Rural: 32,804
City Circle Bhopal: 40,397
Bhopal Rural: 34,725
Guna Rural: 30,001
Vidisha Rural: 37,526
Sehore Rural: 20,581
Gwalior Rural: 20,022
City Circle Gwalior: 28,986
Ashoknagar Rural: 14,341
Datia Rural: 19,475
Raisen Rural: 38,224
Shivpuri Rural: 19,447
Harda Rural: 15,808
Sheopur Rural: 8,566
Morena Rural: 15,922
Bhind Rural: 7,854
MKVVCL has launched the “Know Your Consumer” (KYC) process to update the personal details of electricity consumers in its jurisdiction of 16 districts across the Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Gwalior, and Chambal divisions.
The process of updating consumer information such as Samagra ID, mobile number, and bank account details. ensures that consumers receive the benefits of state government schemes through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and increases system transparency.
Additionally, it allows for physical verification of electricity connections and load status, which helps in planning infrastructure expansion. The process also ensures the accurate tagging of consumers’ identities and mobile numbers for the smooth operation of the company’s services.
