(a) whether the Government is aware that people are being forced to enroll for the UID
Aadhaar scheme;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether instances of blocking salary of civil employees/teachers on account of not
having Aadhaar has come to the notice of the Government, especially from
Maharashtra; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND PLANNING (SHRI RAJEEV SHUKLA)
(a)&(b): The Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) has been mandated to generate
& issue unique identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all the residents of India. Enrolment for
Aadhaar is voluntary & not mandatory. It is for the implementing authorities to decide
whether Aadhaar is mandatory for receiving a service.
(c)&(d): In Maharashtra, teachers/students have been asked to complete Aadhaar Enrolments
for availing benefits. The Government of Maharashtra has however assured all citizens that
in any scheme, Aadhaar will not be made mandatory till 80% enrolments in that district are
done.