In a swift and significant policy reversal, the Indian government has clarified that the Aadhaar card is "preferable but not a must" for citizens seeking to avail themselves of the benefits under the National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS), now widely known as Ayushman Bharat. This announcement comes merely 24 hours after an official government notification […]
Mandatory Aadhaar Authentication for LPG Refills: A New Era of Subsidy Transparency
New Delhi: In a significant policy shift aimed at bolstering the integrity of the country’s welfare delivery systems, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has announced that, effective October 1, 2026, all beneficiaries of the domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) subsidy program will be required to undergo Aadhaar authentication to receive their refills. This […]