FM urges state head to expedite rollout of Aadhaar

08 Jun 2012 Evaluate
Underlining the need for expeditious rollout of Aadhaar initiative to curb expenditure and streamline delivery mechanism Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee has asked CMs of 16 states to use the Aadhaar platform for various central government schemes, including distribution of subsidised ration and cooking gas cylinders. 

At a first stage, 50 districts have been identified in 16 states for the initiation of pilot projects for rollout of government schemes based on the extent of Aadhaar enrolments.FM expressed the need to further expand the list of districts already running these pilots.

The pilots are proposed to be run for Public Distribution System, LPG distribution, Kerosene disbursal, pension schemes, Janani Suraksha Yojana, government scholarships, financial Inclusion, Kisan Credit Cards and MGNREGS wage disbursal. Chief Ministers of the respective state/Union Territory can include other schemes  for initiation of pilots on the Aadhaar platform.
 
Aadhaar is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the UIDAI on behalf of the Government of India to ensure, among other things, that the funds allocated by the Centre for various schemes directly reach the beneficiaries. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued 13.80 crore Aadhaar cards till March 7.

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