Aadhaar usage expanded beyond welfare schemes

New Delhi: The government has notified new rules under the Aadhaar Act, expanding the use of the 12-digit unique identity number beyond restricted state-funded welfare programmes.This means it can now be “voluntarily” linked to the upcoming health identity card-for-all project as well as existing government services such as obtaining a driving licence.Explaining the reason behind the move, a senior government official said there was a “real