A total of 76.83 crore Aadhaars have been generated as on 15 February
2015 out of a total population of 121.01 crore (Census : 2011). State /
UT- wise details of population, Enrolment for Aadhaar is carried out on
an on-going basis, and is voluntary in nature. The Government has
approved an outlay of Rs. 13,663.22 crore for the period 2009-17, of
which an expenditure of Rs. 5512.18 crore has been incurred as on 31
January 2015.
Aadhaar is a Proof of Identity (PoI) and does not confer any rights,
entitlements or privileges upon the Aadhaar holder, whether in terms of
any benefits or welfare or citizenship.
Various schemes / programmes implemented by the Central/ State
Governments and UT Administrations may leverage Aadhaar in accordance
with the prescribed procedures, from time to time.