Aadhaar card (Representational image) Aadhaar card (Representational image)Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued to Indian citizens by the Central government. However, it did maintain that the government cannot make Aadhaar mandatory for welfare schemes and it has allowed the government to use it in some schemes, not permitted to be used as a mandatory requirement. Aadhaar mandatory for supplementary nutrition program. People wishing to avail benefits of welfare schemes under Integrated Department of Horticulture, National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme and Janani Suraksha Yojana need mandatory Aadhaar. Aadhaar mandatory for benefits under Grih Kalyan Kendra scheme and the deadline set for registration is June 30.

Source: Indian Express March 27, 2017 08:37 UTC