In Jharkhand, an 11 year old girl allegedly died of starvation as her family's ration card was not linked to the Aadhaar. The incident was reported from the Simdega district in Jharkhand.
Aadhaar is the 12 digit unique-identity number issued to all Indian residents based on their biometric and demographic data.
The girl died on September 28 after her mother was unable to feed her. The family was struck off from government welfare rolls for not linking their ration card with the Aadhaar card.
"I went to get rice, but I was told that no ration will be given to me. My daughter died saying 'Bhat-bhat' (rice)," said the girl's mother, Koyli Devi.
"I have clearly instructed, along with the copy of Supreme Court's order, that those who do not have the Aadhaar card will also get rations. Those who do not have the Aadhaar card, they will be given food supplies after identification," Jharkhand Food and Supply Minister Saryu Rai said.
"If the card has been struck off and someone has died due to it, then authorities must take action against this," he added.
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