Cabinet clears voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the promulgation of an Ordinance to allow voluntary submission of Aadhaar as identity proof for use by private entities such as banks, telcos and fintech firms.

The Ordinance also gives a child an option to exit from Aadhaar on attaining 18 years of age.

“The amendments proposed are the same as those contained in the Bill passed by the Lok Sabha on January 4, 2019,” the government said. However, the Bill was not passed in the Rajya Sabha which was adjourned sine die.

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