India and Pakistan use national biometric systems to secure cash relief distribution | Biometric Update
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The Indian government’s Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) welfare program has released more than INRs 280 billion (roughly US$3.66 billion) in COVID-19 financial relief to 300 million people with biometrics and digital payment mechanisms like the Aadhaar enabled payment system (AePS), according to The Hindu Business Line. The payment delivery was enabled by a new “digital pipeline” linking Jan Dhan accounts to holders’ mobile numbers and Aaadhaar credentials, the Finance Ministry (...)
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