Aadhaar now mandatory for dialysis scheme benefits in Karnataka: Report
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has reportedly issued a notification mandating Aadhaar authentication for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), which is implemented through the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust.
According to the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), both Priority Household (PHH) and non-PHH ration card holders must either furnish proof of Aadhaar or undergo Aadhaar authentication to access the scheme's benefits, as reported by the New Indian Express on Sunday.
However, the government has also clarified that no individual—adult or child—will be denied dialysis treatment due to the absence of Aadhaar, the report added. In such cases, alternative identity documents will be accepted. A register will be maintained to track these exceptions for audit and monitoring purposes.
To support implementation, Aadhaar enrolment facilities will be established at the block or taluk level in areas currently lacking such centers. The move aims to enhance transparency, improve service delivery, and ensure efficient distribution of entitlements under the scheme.
The department has also outlined provisions for individuals who face challenges with biometric authentication, such as poor fingerprint quality. Alternatives including iris scans, facial recognition, OTP-based authentication, or QR code verification of physical Aadhaar letters will be made available.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
