Welfare Payments to Shift From Aadhaar to Voter IDs
A Panchayati Raj Minister says welfare payments should be tied to voter ID (EPIC) numbers instead of Aadhaar, with biometric checks. Most welfare payments are currently linked to Aadhaar. People would be asked to give their EPIC number along with biometrics to receive them.
Context
Context: Aadhaar is the 12-digit national ID used for direct benefit transfers and subsidies, while EPIC is the number on a voter ID card issued by the Election Commission. Benefit linking rules often change so payments reach the right people.
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