Aadhaar offers ‘identity, not a right to benefits’

Amid all the controversy and legal issues surrounding Aaadhar, the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI), which issues the 12-digit identity number, has said that its job is only to provide the number and not the benefits under various social welfare schemes. It has also clarified that the Aadhaar number can be issued to any one — even foreigners — as this number is neither a proof of citizenship nor offers any right to get benefits. The authority feels it is for the Home Ministry to take a call on citizenship.

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