Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
Legislative action — a bill, act, or amendment that creates or modifies the legal framework. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Gave statutory backing to Aadhaar as a tool for targeted delivery of subsidies and services. Established UIDAI as a statutory authority with data protection provisions and authentication framework.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record
Published Friday, 25 March 2016
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
20 million central + state government employees
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA I BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right