Now, Centre makes Aadhaar mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar

In line with its current directives issued for various schemes, the Centre today said that production of Aadhaar would be mandatory for all those who avail crop insurance under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana or the revised weather-based insurance scheme.

However, the government clarified that if any grower or those who want to avail themselves of insurance under the PMFBY or otherwise, do not have Aadhaar number, they can still enroll after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar and alternative identification documents.

The government has also directed the union and state agriculture ministries to open Aadhar-enrollment centres at various convenient locations