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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Delhi L-G approves proposal to make Aadhaar card mandatory for issuing income certificate
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) approved a proposal to make Aadhaar card mandatory for issuing income certificates to eliminate irregularities, if any. The proposal, under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, endorsed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, was for income certificate issued by the Revenue Department for determining the eligibility of beneficiaries for various schemes and subsidies, like reimbursement of tuition fees for SC/ST/OBC category students, pension, and financial assistance under Delhi Arogya Kosh. The Centre and States can make Aadhaar-based authentication compulsory to establish the identity of an individual under the Act, a Raj Niwas official said. 'Publicise decision' The L-G has also advised the Revenue Department to publicise the decision to make people aware of the Aadhaar requirements, the official said.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Aadhaar to be a must for issuing income certificates
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved a proposal of the Delhi government to make Aadhaar mandatory for issuing income certificates, which essentially determine an individual's eligibility for availing financial benefits under government schemes in the city. The move aims at eliminating any irregularity in issuing income certificates. The L-G approved the proposal for notifying the service of 'issuance of income certificate' under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016. This provision allows the state government to make Aadhaar-based authentication mandatory to establish identity for receiving any subsidy, benefit, or service for which expenditure is incurred from the Consolidated Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of the State. The proposal, endorsed by CM Rekha Gupta, stated that income certificates issued by the Revenue Department of the Delhi government are used to determine beneficiary eligibility for various schemes and subsidies — such as reimbursement of tuition fees for SC/ST/OBC students, pensions, and financial assistance under the Delhi Arogya Kosh. Hence, Aadhaar should be made mandatory for this purpose. The Revenue Department stated that using Aadhaar as an identity document for delivering services, benefits, or subsidies simplifies the service delivery process, brings transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to receive their entitlements directly in a seamless and convenient manner. UIDAI, through a circular issued in 2019, had authorised state governments to mandate Aadhaar authentication for beneficiaries under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act in schemes funded from the Consolidated Fund of the State. According to the notification, individuals not possessing an Aadhaar number but wishing to avail benefits under the listed schemes will now be required to apply for Aadhaar enrolment. In the case of minors without Aadhaar, they must produce either an Aadhaar Enrolment Identification Slip or Biometric Update Identification Slip, along with a Birth Certificate or School Identity Card containing the names of their parents, duly signed by the school Principal. Other beneficiaries (excluding children) who do not have Aadhaar must submit their Aadhaar Enrolment Identification Slip along with one of the following documents: a Bank or Post Office Passbook, PAN Card, Passport, Kisan Photo Passbook, or Driving License.
Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Now, Aadhaar mandatory to avail benefits of Delhi govt schemes
Now, having an Aadhar card is mandatory to avail the benefits of the schemes of the Delhi government. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the BJP government's proposal to make the document mandatory for the issuance of income certificates in the Capital. The income certificate is a key document for availing financial benefits under a range of government schemes in the Capital. 'The move aims at eliminating any irregularity or malpractice in issuing income certificates to the applicants and thereby ensuring that only genuine beneficiaries registered under a scheme or financial assistance get the benefit,' a statement by the Raj Niwas underlined. The proposal, endorsed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, seeks to bring the service of issuing income certificates under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016. This provision allows the state or Central government to make Aadhaar-based authentication compulsory for identifying individuals receiving subsidies, services, or benefits funded through the Consolidated Fund of India of the state. The income certificate issued by the Revenue department is used to determine eligibility for several welfare schemes, including tuition fee reimbursement for students from SC, ST, and OBC communities; pensions; and health-related financial assistance under the Delhi Arogya Kosh. Using Aadhaar would help simplify service delivery, improve transparency, and ensure that benefits reach only eligible individuals, officials in the Revenue Department said. It would also eliminate the need to submit multiple documents to establish identity. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on November 25, 2019, had authorised state governments to mandate Aadhaar authentication for schemes funded from the Consolidated Fund of the State. As per the notification, individuals not possessing an Aadhaar number currently but seeking benefits under the mentioned schemes will now be required to enrol for Aadhaar. In the case of minors, Aadhaar Enrolment ID or Biometric Update ID, along with a birth certificate or school ID bearing the parent's name and signed by the school principal, will be accepted. Adults without Aadhaar can furnish the enrolment slip along with a government-issued document such as a bank passbook, PAN card, passport, Kisan passbook, or driving licence. Saxena has asked the Revenue department to undertake a public awareness campaign to inform citizens about the Aadhaar requirement, so that genuine beneficiaries are not denied their entitlements.
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Private hospitals seek 1 per cent interest on delayed Ayushman scheme reimbursements
NEW DELHI: Over two months after its formal launch, the Ayushman Bharat scheme is struggling to gain traction among the city's private hospitals. Major healthcare institutions such as Fortis, Gangaram, Max, Apollo, and BLK continue to stay away from the scheme, citing unresolved legacy issues, including low reimbursement rates and persistent delays in payments. Since its rollout on April 10, only 26 new healthcare facilities have joined the scheme. Officials have confirmed that, of the total 93 empanelled hospitals, 67 were already conducting procedures prior to the formal launch. With more than 1,200 private hospitals operating in the capital, the numbers reflect a lack of enthusiasm that healthcare experts attribute to both structural and financial shortcomings. In a letter to the Delhi government, the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) has demanded amendments to the scheme's terms. The body, representing a large section of private hospitals, has urged the government to include a clause for 1 percent interest on bills that remain unpaid beyond 30 days. According to them, the demand is aimed at ensuring accountability among officials responsible for processing reimbursements. 'If the government assures payments within a month, mid-size hospitals can consider joining. But for larger hospitals, the current rates are simply not viable. If payments are delayed, a 1 percent interest must be added to compel timely disbursement and maintain pressure on officials,' said Dr Girdhar J Gyani, Director General of AHPI. Doctors also pointed out that the scheme's reimbursement rates are just 30 to 40 per cent of prevailing market costs and are even lower than the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, which have not been revised since 2014. Many hospitals have also flagged pending dues under the Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) scheme introduced by the previous AAP government. 'My payment of `60 lakh is still stuck under DAK,' said Dr Narin Sehgal, owner of Sehgal Neo Hospital. He said the compensation offered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme barely covers operating costs. 'The government must act promptly to release outstanding dues if it expects the participation of private hospitals. Past experiences in other states show how delayed payments have hampered implementation, and Delhi seems no different,' added Sehgal, who also serves as Secretary of the AHPI's Delhi Chapter.
