The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E) on October 14, 2026, issued a notification regarding Aadhaar authentication and identity verification for scheme beneficiaries.
The following has been stated: -
•The Government of India has prescribed Aadhaar authentication or proof of possession of an Aadhaar number for individuals seeking benefits under the relevant scheme under Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.
•Individuals without an Aadhaar number must apply for enrolment, with parental or legal guardian consent required for children.
•The concerned Department must facilitate Aadhaar enrolment and updates through coordination with Registrars and enrolment centres.
•Until Aadhaar is assigned, beneficiaries may establish their identity using prescribed alternative documents, including enrolment acknowledgement and valid age, relationship or guardianship proofs, as applicable.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: S.O. 5628(E)]
