Aadhaar mandatory for availing govt schemes: DoSE

The Directorate of School Education (DoSE), in a notification, has informed all school authorities, both government and private, that Aadhaar has become mandatory for availing of government schemes such as stipends, scholarships, APAAR ID, Student PEN in UDISE+, etc.

In light of this, the notification said that it is important that school authorities identify students without Aadhaar cards and prioritize their enrollment to avoid any disruption in the benefits provided by these government schemes. Ensuring that all students have an Aadhaar card will facilitate the seamless implementation of these schemes and help students access the necessary financial aid and resources for their education, DoSE informed.

It may be noted that the UIDAI, Government of India, has authorized the Department of School Education to conduct Aadhaar enrollment for school children at the block level, making the facility easily accessible to the community. Most of the Educational Block Research Centres (EBRCs) in the state are equipped with Aadhaar enrollment kits for the convenience of school children.

Furthermore, schools are advised to utilize the facilities at EBRCs and organize enrollment camps within school premises to support the Aadhaar registration process. This proactive approach will ensure that all eligible students are covered and provide convenience to parents and guardians in completing the registration process, it added.

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