Page 4 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
PAN to become inoperative after March 2023 if not linked to Aadhaar
For those who do not have access to income tax portal, the linking process is made available through SMS also
 "PAN to become inoperative after March 2023 if not linked to Aadhaar")
Extend deadline to link PAN-Aadhaar by three months: Brokers' plea to Sebi
According to brokers and mutual fund transfer agents, millions of demat accounts as well as mutual fund (MF) folios are yet to link their PAN and Aadhaar
Non-linking of PAN with Aadhaar by Mar 31 to attract fine of Rs 500-1,000
For those who do not have access to income tax portal, the linking process is made available through SMS also
 "Non-linking of PAN with Aadhaar by Mar 31 to attract fine of Rs 500-1,000")
Date extended for Aadhaar card seeding with ration cards till June 30
The earlier deadline of December 31, 2021 was similarly extended till March 31, 2022 and now, it is extended to June 30, 2022
Aadhaar not mandatory on CoWIN portal for Covid vaccine: Centre tells SC
The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that Aadhaar card is not mandatory for registration on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination.
 "Aadhaar not mandatory on CoWIN portal for Covid vaccine: Centre tells SC")
From PAN to Aadhaar, the universe of unique IDs is expanding in India
The government also has a unique ID for persons with disabilities
 "From PAN to Aadhaar, the universe of unique IDs is expanding in India")
What is the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021?
Last month, the govt passed a bill to amend the law relating to elections. But a change linked electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem, was in the eye of the storm. This report tells more about it
 "What is the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021?")
Digital transaction volume grew at 50% in four years, shows data
Around 368,000 candidates have signed up for The FutureSkills PRIME ecosystem that aims to reskill or upskill 412,000 professionals
 "Digital transaction volume grew at 50% in four years, shows data")
Linking Aadhaar to voter ID: Why the law had to be amended, what govt says
There has been misuse of Aadhaar data when it has been used in elections
 "Linking Aadhaar to voter ID: Why the law had to be amended, what govt says")
Rajya Sabha passes electoral reforms bill, Oppn stages walkout
The Bill seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication of voters and weed out fake votes. It was passed by Lok Sabha on Monday
 "Rajya Sabha passes electoral reforms bill, Oppn stages walkout")
Aadhaar-voter ID link to clean voters list of multiple enrolment: Report
Government sources on Tuesday said the move to link Aadhaar with voter ID would solve the "major problem" of multiple enrolment of the same person at different places
Lok Sabha clears Bill to link voter ID, Aadhaar amid protests
Oppn parties unite, say Bill will infringe on fundamental rights of citizens
Lok Sabha passes electoral reforms bill that links Aadhaar to voter ID
This will allow the electoral registration officers to seek the Aadhaar number of people who want to register as voters for the purpose of establishing the identity
LS: Bill on linking electoral rolls with Aadhaar listed for introduction
A bill on electoral reforms which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplicacy, is listed for introduction in Lok Sabha
 "LS: Bill on linking electoral rolls with Aadhaar listed for introduction")
E-Shram doesn't offer clarity on social security benefits, say experts
Mandatory Aadhaar-based mobile linkage is proving a hurdle for registration of many workers
 "E-Shram doesn't offer clarity on social security benefits, say experts")
Need collective global action for effective regulation of tech: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for a "collective global action" for effective regulation of ever-changing technology and tech-driven payment systems.
 "Need collective global action for effective regulation of tech: Sitharaman")
UIDAI working on getting future technology for better service delivery: CEO
Garg added that the UIDAI would look at partnering with other nations and help them learn from India's Aadhaar example
 "UIDAI working on getting future technology for better service delivery: CEO")
Concept of Aadhaar data vault fallacious; impacting purpose: Sharma
R S Sharma criticised some of the restrictions imposed by the Unique Identification Authority of India over use of the unique ID due to apprehensions around privacy
UIDAI working to make smartphones as 'universal authenticator': CEO
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is looking at using smartphones as "universal authenticator" to establish a resident's identity, a top official said on Wednesday
58 Aadhaar Seva Kendras out of planned 166 functional now: UIDAI CEO
The Unique Identification Authority of India has made 58 out of the planned 166 Aadhaar Seva Kendras operational till now, a top official of the organisation said on Sunday
 "58 Aadhaar Seva Kendras out of planned 166 functional now: UIDAI CEO")
