Aadhaar mandatory for kerosene subsidy, Atal Pension Yojana
7 years, 9 months ago

Aadhaar mandatory for kerosene subsidy, Atal Pension Yojana

India TV News  

The Aadhaar card has now been made mandatory for government subsidy on purchase of kerosene and benefits of Atal Pension Yojana. Those availing kerosene subsidy or contributing for the pension scheme will now be required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo the enrolment process to get the benefits, officials said today. However, till an Aadhaar card is obtained, ration card, driving licence, voter identity card, Kisan passbook with photo, job card issued under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and a certificate issued by a gazetted officer or a tehsildar will be considered as proof of identity for the benefits. Under the Atal Pension Yojana, which is available to all the citizens in the age group of 18-40 years, a subscriber would receive a minimum guaranteed pension of Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month, depending upon his contribution, from the age of 60 years.

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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11 years, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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11 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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11 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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11 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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11 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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