Aadhaar e-KYC authentication mandatory for new electricity connections in Bescom jurisdiction: KERC (opens original article in a new tab)

Aadhaar e-KYC authentication is now mandatory for new electricity connections in Bescom's area, requiring applicants to verify identity and address via OTP.

• Applicants for new electricity connections in Bescom jurisdiction must use Aadhaar e-KYC authentication.
• Aadhaar e-KYC verifies identity and address through OTP sent to mobile numbers.
• The requirement applies to domestic, commercial, and farmer applicants.