The Times of India

Maharashtra makes Aadhaar authentication mandatory for farmers seeking loan waiver, puts safeguards in place

Maharashtra has made Aadhaar authentication mandatory for farmers seeking benefits under the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjmukti Yojana, 2026. However, safeguards have been introduced to ensure genuine beneficiaries are not excluded due to authentication issues. Farmers without Aadhaar can use enrolment slips and approved identity documents, while alternative verification methods such as iris, face and OTP authentication will be available.