A Total of 76.83 crore Aadhaars Generated Across the Country

A total of 76.83 crore Aadhaars have been generated as on 15 February 2015 out of a total population of 121.01 crore (Census : 2011). State / UT- wise details of population, Enrolment for Aadhaar is carried out on an on-going basis, and is voluntary in nature. The Government has approved an outlay of Rs. 13,663.22 crore for the period 2009-17, of which an expenditure of Rs. 5512.18 crore has been incurred as on 31 January 2015.

Aadhaar is a Proof of Identity (PoI) and does not confer any rights, entitlements or privileges upon the Aadhaar holder, whether in terms of any benefits or welfare or citizenship.

Various schemes / programmes implemented by the Central/ State Governments and UT Administrations may leverage Aadhaar in accordance with the prescribed procedures, from time to time.

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