Global South at receiving end

This view is contested since is the potential for it to be misused to restrict welfare payments to those deemed to be ‘multiplying’.

UIDAI spends Rs 9,055 cr to enrol, despatch Aadhaar

This includes expenditure of Rs 3,819.97 crore towards enrolment and Rs 1,171.45 crore towards logistics.

The app requires every user to link their phone numbers with their Aadhaar accounts.

It will easily reveal if the owner is a benami owner and ensure easier access to bank loan provisions and crop insurance for farmers.

Panel says UIDAI is an important national asset that has immense use in digital economy.