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Aadhaar card is an identification card containing the 12-digit UID, also known as Aadhaar number
Aadhaar
holders availing subsidised products through PDS or Public Distribution System can update their Aadhaar number on the ration card
The UIDAI or Unique Identification Authority of India, the issuer of Aadhaar number as well as Aadhaar card, has advised Aadhaar holders to
update their UID or Unique Identity Number on their ration card
A ration card is a personal identification document issued to eligible families under government-run Public Distribution System, which
ensures affordable prices for food grains
Operated jointly by central and state government, PDS works on a subsidised or "fair price" system.How to update Aadhaar on ration cardTo
update Aadhaar information on a ration card, the UIDAI recommends ration card holders to submit a photocopy of their Aadhaar card along with
a copy of ration card to a PDS shop
"They (PDS shop officials) may ask you to place a finger on a sensor to authenticate to check that you and your Aadhaar number are matched,"
according to UIDAI's website - uidai.gov.in.(Also read: How To Link IRCTC Account With Aadhaar Card Number For Booking More
Tickets)Aadhaar card holders can use the personal identification document to secure their "right to Ration and Old-Age Pension", the
linked mandatorily with a range of services, including PDS
seeking Aadhaar number to identify the beneficiaries to remove fakes and duplicates from their databaseThis will allow you to continue
getting the benefits, subsidy or services without any restrictions," the UIDAI explained on its portal."It is strongly recommended that you
give them Aadhaar to assist them and yourself to get the benefits
If you do not have Aadhaar, you can always present your Enrolment ID No
(EID), or submit the request with service delivery database owner to get Enroled for Aadhaar with the stated ID documents," the
Such a bank account has to be linked with Aadhaar to avail this facility
This was said by the UIDAI on Twitter
"Use AePS on a MicroATM for basic banking services like cash withdrawal/ deposit, balance check, fund transfer etc
Locate nearest bank Mitr carrying a MicroATM: https://pmjdy.gov.in/gis/," the UIDAI noted.
