Overview
- Lib Tech reported nearly 27 lakh deletions between October 10 and November 14, far outpacing about 10.5 lakh additions in the same period.
- Roughly 6 lakh of those removed had worked at least once in the past three years, indicating active beneficiaries were affected.
- States with higher e-KYC completion saw the most removals, led by Andhra Pradesh with about 15.92 lakh deletions, followed by Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh.
- Officials said deletions follow published SOPs with public disclosure, an appeal window, gram sabha approval, and coincide with five-year job-card renewals.
- A July 8 ministry note flagged misuse of the NMMS attendance app, and ABPS has been mandatory since early 2023; Congress now demands halting ABPS, NMMS and e-KYC and raising the wage to Rs 400.