State governments link Aadhaar with caste and domicile certificates

Q.  Which certificates have to be linked with Aadhaar as per a new government directive?
- Published on 24 Jun 16

a. Caste
b. Domicile
c. Birth
d. Only a and b

ANSWER: Only a and b
 
State governments have been asked to link Aadhaar with caste and domicile certificates to be issued to school students.
  • It is linked as part of a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Centre.
  • The States have been told to ensure that such certificates are issued within 60 days to the students when they are studying in Class V or VIII.
  • The development assumes significance as there have been complaints of delay in grant of scholarship to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  • Besides, people have often complained of harassment allegedly by government officials in getting caste and domicile certificates issued.
  • UIDAI number is a 12 digit unique number issued to all Indian citizens.

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