Tamil Nadu government makes Aadhaar a must for all of its schemes

Tamil Nadu government makes Aadhaar a must for all of its schemes: The Tamil Nadu government has made mandatory of Aadhaar number or Aadhaar identification for all those who are eligible for benefits (other than minor children) under various government schemes.

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An order was issued by Finance Secretary N Muruganandam on December 15 stating that using Aadhaar verification will “simplify the government delivery process” and ensure efficiency and transparency. The order further stated that Aadhaar verification will enable beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a “convenient and seamless manner” by removing the need to provide multiple documents of proof. The order makes Aadhaar mandatory for government employees, government pensioners, and other beneficiaries of schemes introduced by the state government.

According to the order, the Aadhaar card is mandatory for government employees, government pensioners and beneficiaries of various schemes. The government has also announced remedial mechanisms if Aadhaar identification fails due to poor biometrics or any other reason.