Welfare payments will be based on voter IDs, not Aadhaar, says Panchayati Raj Minister
The Panchayati Raj Minister announced that future welfare disbursements will rely on voter ID cards instead of Aadhaar numbers. Beneficiaries will need to provide their EPIC number along with biometric verification. This change aims to streamline payments and address privacy concerns. The announcement was made by the minister in a statement to The Hindu today.