What is UP's new Parivar Kalyan Card and how will people be enrolled for it

UP Parivar Kalyan Card will provide a unique 12-digit ID number for each family, and the initial collection of data will be done through ration cards

The central government has given its nod to the Uttar Pradesh government’s Family ID plan — the Parivar Kalyan Card — adding to the list of state-specific unique id schemes in India.

What is UP Parivar Kalyan Card?

The UP Parivar Kalyan Card (PKC) Scheme was announced by the Yogi Adityanath-government to establish a comprehensive database of the state’s family units and identify beneficiaries for its various schemes including employment, pensions, and housing benefits. The PKC will provide a unique 12-digit ID number for each family, and the initial collection of data for families will be conducted through ration cards.