Most Immediate

No. 19012/01/2017-Edu/Scho.
Government of India
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(Scholarship & DBT)
216H, D-Wing Shastri Bhawan,
b
New Delhi, dated ) June 2017
To
The Registrar/ Administrator
Grantee Institutes (as per list)

Subject: Notification in respect of Scheme National Fellowships and Scholarships for

Higher Education for STs, being implemented by Ministry of Tribal Affairs under
Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other
Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.

Sir/Madam,

Please find enclosed a Notification (No.19012/01/2017-Edu dated 30.5.2017)

published in Extraordinary Gazette of India (Annexure-I) in respect scheme, inter alia,
National Fellowships and Scholarships for Higher Education for STs, being
implemented by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted
Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Servicers) Act, 2016 for necessary
action.

2. It is requested that wide publicity through media and individual notices may be given
to the beneficiaries to make them aware of the requirernent of Aadhaar to receive benefits
under the Schemes and they may be advised to get themselves enrolled at the nearest
enrolment centre available in their local areas by 30th June 2017 in respect of scheme in
case they are not enrolled.
3. The notification is applicable in all the states and UTs except the states of Assam,
Meghalaya and Jammu & Kashmir.
4. It is also requested that instructions issued by UIDAI with regard to Do's and Don'ts
regarding usage of Aadhaar data (enclosed as Annexure-II) may be adhered to in letter
and spirit to ensure security and privacy of UIO data.

r Yours faithfully,

(M K.
Under Secretary to Govt dia
Tel. 23383728
End: (i) Notifications of scheme as above (Annexure-I)
(ii) Do's and Don'ts list issued by UIDAI (Annexure-II)
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MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th May, 2017
S.O. 1726(E).-Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or
subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency and enables beneficiaries
to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless manner and Aadhaar obviates the need for producing
mUltipledocuments to prove one's identity;
And whereas, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry) in the Government of
[ndia is implementing the following Schemes (hereinafter referred to as the Schemes) through the respective
implementing agencies as per the table below for the Scheduled Tribe students (hereinafter referred to as the
beneficiaries), nameiy :-
Sr. I Name of the Scheme Type ofScizeme I Implementing Agencies
No.
! I ".-=tti, S,holmhipS,h,,,,. ro< Centrally
Sponsored
I
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State Government and Union tp.rritory
Administration
Scheduled Tribe Snldents Snldying in Class
Scheme
IX and X I
Post.Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Centrally State Government and Union territory
2
Tribe Students Sponsored Administration
Scheme

3 National FeIlo'wship and Scholarship for Central Sector Directly by the Ministry:
Higher Education of Scheduled Tribe Scheme
..... - Fellowship is paid to the student
Students
- Scholarship' is divided into two components
with one part for student and other for
corresponding institute Or college or university

4 Scholarship-fo the Scheduled Tribe Students Central Sector The financial assistance is offered through
for studies abroad Scheme Ministry of External Affairs
,
-
And whereas, the "foresald Schemes Involve recurnng expenditure Lncurredfrom the Consolidated Fund of
rndia;
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Now therefore, in pursuance of the provisions of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and
Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central
Government hereby notifies the following, namely:-
An individual desirous of availing benefits under the Schemes is hereby required to filmish proof of
1. (1)
possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.
Any individual desirous of availing benefit under the Schemes, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or
(2)
has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall have to apply for Aadhaar enrolment by the 30th June, 2017, provided
he or she is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per the provisions of section 3 of the said Act and such individuals
may visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at UIDAl website www.uidai.gov.in) for Aadhaar
enrolment.
(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, for the Centrally Sponsored
Schemes the State Government or Union territory Administration through its Implementing Departments and
its pre-rnatric or higher education institutions are required to offer enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries
who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case of absence of any Aadhaar enrolment centre in the vicinity
such as in the Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the State Government or Union territory Administration is required
to.provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAl) or may provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities by becoming
UIDAl Registrar and engaging Pre-Matric or Higher education institutions as enrolment agencies:
Provided that for Central Sector Schemes, the Ministry through its implementing agencies is required to offer
enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case of absence of any
Aadhaar enrolment centre in the vicinity, the Ministry through its implementing agencies is required to
provide enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of Unique
Identification Authority ofIndia (VIDAl) :
Provided further that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Schemes shall be
given to such individuals subject to the production of the following documents, namely:-
(a) (i) if she or he has enrolled.,her or his Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip; or
(ii) a copy of her or his request made for Aadhaar enrolment, as specified in sub-paragraph. (b) of
paragraph 2; and
(b) Anyone of the following documents, namely ;-
(i) Voter Identity Card; or
_(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card; or
(iii) Passport; or
(iv) Ration Card; or
(v) Bank or Post office Passbook with Photo; or
(vi) Certificate of identity having photo issued by the Gazetted officer or Tehsildar on an official letter
head; or
(vii) Driving license issued by Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(viii) Kisan Photo Passbook; or

(ix) Any other document as specified by the Ministry or the State Government or Union territory
Administration:
Provided also that the above documents shall be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Ministry
or the State Governrnent or Union territory Administration for that purpose. .
? In order to provide convenient and hassle free benefits to the beneficiaries under the. S~hen:es, the Ministry
through its Implementing Agencies or the State Government or Union territory AdmmlstratLOn through Its
Implementing Departments shall make all required arrangementsincluding the following, namely>
(a) Wide publicity throug!l media and individual notices to be given. to the be~eficiaries ..through educatio:<al
institutions where beneficiaries are enrolled to make them aware of the requirement 01 Aadhaar .to receive
benefits under the Schemes and they may be advised to get themselves enrolled at the n~arest enrolment ~entre
available in their areas by the so" June 2017, in case they are not yet enrolled. The LIstof locally available
enrolment centres shall be made available to them.
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(b) In case, the beneficiaries are not able to enroll due to non-availability of enrollment centres in the near vicinity
such as in the Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Ministry through its Implementing Agencies or the State
Government or Union territory Administration through its Implementing Departments is required to create
Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations, and the beneficiaries may be requested to register their
requests for Aadhaar enrolment by giving their names, addresses, mobile numbers and other details as
specified in the second proviso to sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1, 'with the concerned officials of the
Ministry or the State Government or Union territory Administration or the educational institutions or through
the web portal provided for the purpose.
3. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette in all States and
Union territories except the States of Assam, Meghalaya and the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
[F. No. No. 19012/01l2017-Edu]
RAJESH AGGARWAL, It. Secy.

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 1. Read Aadhaar Act, 2016 and its Regulations carefully and ensure compliance of all the
provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and its Regulations.
2. Ensure that everyone involved in Aadhaar related work is well conversant with
provisions of Aadhaar Act, 20'17 and its Regulations as well as processes, policies
specifications; guidelines, circular etc issued by UIDAIfrom time to time.
3. Create internal awareness about consequences of breaches of data as per Aadhaar Act,
2016.
4. Follow the information security guidelines of UIDAIas released from time to time.
5. Full Aadhaar number display must be controlleclonly for the Aadhaar holder or various
special roles/users having the need within the agency/department. Otherwise, by
default, all displays should be masked.
6. Verify that all data capture point and information dissemination points [website, report
etc) should comply with UIDAl's security requirements.
7. If agency is storing Aadhaar number in database, data must be encrypted and stored.
Encryption. keys must be protected securelv, preferably using HSMs. If simple
spreadsheets are used, it must be password protected and securely stored.
8. Access controls to data must be in place to make sure Aadhaar number along with
personally identifiable demographic data is protected.
9. For Aadhaar number look up in database, either encrypt the input and then look up the
record or use hashing to create Aadhaar number based index.
10. Regular audit must b e conducted to ensure Aadhaar number and linked
data is protected.
11. Ensure that employees and officials understand the implications of the confidentiality
and data privacy breach.
12. An individual in the organization must be made responsible for protecting Aadhaar
linked personal data. That person should be in charge of the security of system, access
control, audit, etc.
13. Identify and prevent any potential data breach or publication of personal data.
14. Ensure swift action on any breach personal data.
15. Ensure no Aadhaar data is displayed or disclosed to external agencies or una~thorized
persons.
16. Informed consent - Aadhaar holder should clearly be made aware ofthe usage, the data
being collected, and its usage. Aadhaar holder consent should be taken either on paper
or electronically.
17. Authentication choice - When doing authentication, agency should provide multiple
ways to authenticate (fingerprint, iris, Orp) to ensure all Aadhaar holders are able to use
it effectively. _ _
18. Multi-factor for high security - When doing high value transactions, multi-factor
authentication must be considered.
19. Create Exception handling mechanism on following Iines-
20. It is expected that a small percentage of Aadhaar holders will not be able to do
biometric authentication. It is necessary that a well-defined exception handling
mechanism be put in place to ensure inclusion.
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21. If fingerprint is not working at all even after using multi-finger authentication, then
alternate such as Iris or OTP must be provided.
22. If the schemes is family based (like PDS system], anyone in the family must be able to
authenticate to avail the benefit. This ensures that even if one person is unable -to do
any fingerprint authentication, someone else in the family is able to authenticate. This
reduces the error rate significantly.
23. If none of the above is working (multi-finger, Iris, anyone in family, etc.), then agency
must allow alternate exception handling schemes using card or PIN or other means.
24. All authentication usage must follow with notifications/receipts of transactions.
25. All agencies implementing Aadhaar authentication must provide effective grievances
handling mechanism via multiple channels (website, call-center, mobile app, sms,
phvslcal-center, etc.).
26. Get all the applications using Aadhaar audited & certified for its data security by
appropriate authority such as STQC/CERT-IN.
27. Use only STQC/UIDAI certified biometric devices for Aadhaar authentication.

DON'Ts FOR AADHAAR USERAGENCIESjDEPARTrViENTS

1. Do not publish any personal identifiable data including Aadhaar in public
domain/websites etc. Publication of Aadhaar details is punishable under Aadhaar act.
2. Do not store biometric information of Aadhaar holders collected forauthentlcatlon.
3. Do not store any Aadhaar based data in anY'unprotected endpoint devices; such as pes,
laptops or smart phones or tablets or any other devices.
4. Do not print/display out personally identifiable Aadhaar data mapped with any other
departmental data such as on ration card/birth certificate/caste certificate/any other
certificate/document. Aadhaar number if required to be printed, Aadhaar number
should be truncated or masked. Only last four digits of Aadhaar can be
displayed/printed.
5. Do not capture/store/use Aadhaar data without consent of the resident as .per Aadhaar
act. The purpose of use of Aadhaar information needs to be disclosed to the resident.
6. Do not disclose any Aadhaar related information to any external/unauthorized agency
or individual or entity.
7. Do not locate servers or other IT storage system/ devices having Aadhaar data outside
of a locked, fully secured and access-controlled room
8. Do not permit any unauthorized people to access stored Aadhaar data
9. Do not share Authentication license key with any other entity.