As mentioned in the Government of India’s Economic Survey 2022-23, Aadhaar is an essential tool for social delivery of how many Central Schemes as notified under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 318.
• According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, Aadhaar is an essential tool for the social delivery of 318 Central Schemes as notified under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
• These schemes require Aadhaar authentication for beneficiaries to access various subsidies, benefits, and services provided by the government.
• The integration of Aadhaar ensures efficient, transparent, and targeted delivery of these schemes.
Information Booster:
• Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016: This section mandates the use of Aadhaar as an identity document for receiving subsidies, benefits, and services funded from the Consolidated Fund of India.
• Aadhaar in State Schemes: Over 720 state Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes also use Aadhaar for targeted delivery.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Aadhaar facilitates DBT by linking beneficiaries' bank accounts, reducing leakages, and ensuring that benefits reach the intended recipients directly.