UID Back On Track?

Fertiliser ministry to use Aadhaar platform for transfer of cash subsidy

Mar 16, 2012, 11:45 IST1 min

The UID project got a major shot in the arm when the Finance Minister announced that the fertiliser ministry would use the Aadhaar platform to make direct transfer of cash subsidy to farmers. This marks a crucial stage in Aadhaar’s journey as people can now start seeing some actual benefits in owning the number. It also signals that the government is fully behind Aadhaar, notwithstanding the doubts raised by the home minister a few months ago.

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Mitu Jayashankar