The transformational potential of Aadhaar has been recognised by the Supreme Court which has directed the use of Aadhaar to address the problems of leakages, fakes and duplicates. The US introduced the Social Security Number (SSN) through an enactment in 1935 for the limited purpose of providing social security benefits during the Great Depression. Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act seeks to do the same in India. It will serve them better if they read the Aadhaar Act 2016 and the Regulations. Finally, Aadhaar is India‘s technological marvel which, while empowering people, will enable India to leapfrog towards the status of a developed nation.

Source: Indian Express May 12, 2017 20:12 UTC