Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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State to use Aadhaar data to select old age pensioners

For the first time, Karnataka will tap directly into the Aadhaar database to identify old age pensioners. This way, authorities will select eligible senior citizens and transfer the pension amount directly to their bank accounts. The scheme, according to Revenue Minister R Ashoka, will be launched shortly in Udupi district as a pilot project. The minister will dispatch personalised letters to 3,000 eligible beneficiaries notifying their selection under the scheme.

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