Aadhaar is Mandatory in these Social Security Schemes

Supreme court of India has extended the validity of linking Aadhaar with Bank accounts & other services to indefinitely. Meanwhile the apex court has also made Aadhaar mandatory for all the subsidies & benefits under section 7 of constitution. Here is the list of Social Schemes where Aadhaar is mandatory to verify the claim of the beneficiary and to transfer the subsidy amount. 

Aadhaar linkage Last Date 31st March May be Extended

In Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Digital payments Services

All the digital payment services like UPI – Unified Payment Interface, BHIM Aadhaar Pay, AEPS and  other Aadhaar based money transfer. 

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), which is an approach to transfer subsidy and welfare amount directly to the beneficiary’s bank account, instead of the existing practice of giving banker’s cheque or cash.

As of today 92 centrally-sponsored schemes from 19 Ministries are implemented through DBT. The prominent among them are PAHAL for LPG subsidy, cash transfer of food subsidy and MGNREGA.

List of all Social Security Schemes Where Aadhaar is Mandatory :

• Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme 
• Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme 
• Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme 
• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme 
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (Grameen)
  BSR Doctoral Fellowship in Sciences
  Dr. S. Radharkrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship In Humanities
  Emeritus Fellowship
  Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship in Sciences
  National Research Professorship
  Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region
  National Eligibility Test-Junior Research. Fellowship
  P. G. Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
  P. G. Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC or ST candidates
  P. G. Scholarship for University Rank Holders
  PG Scholarship for GATE qualified PG Students
  PMSSS for J and K Students admitted in rest of India
  Post Doctoral. Fellowship for Women
  Post- Doctoral Fellowship for SC or ST Candidates
  Pragati Scholarship for girls Diploma Institutes
  Pragati Scholarship for girls in Degree Colleges
  QIP for faculty deputed for PhD studies at QIP centers
  Saksham Scholarship for differently abled students of Degree College
  Saksham scholarship for differently abled students of Diploma Institutes
  Scholarship To Universities /College Students
  Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship
  Artistes Pension Scheme and Welfare Fund
  Finacial assistance for the preservation and development of Himalayan Cultural Heritage for Himalaya
  Financial Assistance for the Cultural Function Grant SchemeCFGS
  Financial Assistance for the development of Buddhist / Tibetian Organizations
  Financial Assistance to Cultural Organization
  International Cultural Relation
  Production Grant
  Repertory Grant Scheme
  Scheme for the Award of Fellowship to outstanding persons in the field of Culture
  Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in different cultural fields
  Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research
  Artistes Pension Scheme and Welfare Fund
  Finacial assistance for the preservation and development of Himalayan Cultural Heritage for Himalaya
  Financial Assistance for the Cultural Function Grant Scheme
  Financial Assistance for the development of Buddhist / Tibetian Organizations
  Financial Assistance to Cultural Organization
  International Cultural Relation
  Production Grant
  Repertory Grant Scheme
  Scheme for the Award of Fellowship to outstanding persons in the field of Culture
  Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in different cultural fields
  Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research
  Maternity Benefit Programme
  Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage
  National Means Cum Merit Scholarship
  National Scheme For Incentive For The Girl Child For Secondary Education
  Maulana Azad National Fellowship
  Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Minorities
  Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For Minorities
  Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme For Minorities
  Housing Subsidy To Beedi Workers
  Housing Subsidy To Iron/Manganese/Chrome Ore Workers
  Housing Subsidy To Lime Stone and Dolomite LSDM Workers
  Rehabilitation Assistance
  Scholarship To The Children of Lime Stone and Dolomite LSDM Workers
  Scholarship To The Children of Beedi Workers
  Scholarship To The Children of Cine Workers
  Scholarship To The Children of Iron/Manganese/Chrome Ore Workers
  Stipend to children in the special schools under the National Child Labour Project
  Stipend to Differently Abled Candidates under Scheme of Vocational Rehabilitation Centre
  Stipend To Trainees Under The Scheme Of Welfare Of SC/ST Job Seekers
  Post-matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities
  Pre-matric scholarship for Persons with disabilities
  Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for students
  Scholarship for Top Class Education
  Janani Suraksha Yojana
  Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
  Life Insurance-linked with Jan Dhan Yojana
  Assistance for procurement of modified scooter
  Assistance for purchase of Tool Kits
  Assistance for treatment of cancer and dialysis
  Assistance for treatment of listed serious diseases
  Interest subsidy on home loan upto max 1 lakh
  Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme
  Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy