An acid attack survivor faced issues with biometric KYC verification due to her inability to blink. She tweeted to Shah Rukh Khan and his Meer Foundation for help.
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About Meer Foundation
Meer Foundation, started by the actor in 2013, focuses on rehabilitating acid attack victims by funding corrective surgeries and providing support through regular meetings.
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Pragya Prasun's tweet to SRK
Acid attack survivor Pragya Prasun faced KYC biometric issues while opening a bank account. She tweeted to SRK and his Meer Foundation regarding her right to dignity.
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A better place for survivors
Prasun, in her tweet, further requested the actor to help in making the world a better place for the survivors where they're not denied of important facilities.
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Highlighting challenges
She also filed an online petition highlighting challenges faced by survivors in accessing services like bank accounts due to facial recognition software limitations.