Aadhaar

Revenue

Yediyurappa

Delhi

BJP

Jagat Pratap Nadda

Amit Shah

The State Government is all set to collectnumbers during the eighth census beginning from April 15.The 45-day exercise concludes on May 29.Minister R Ashoka said that the Aadhaar details will be collected to pass on the government benefits to the needy without involving any middlemen. “We want to pass on benefits like senior citizen pension and other welfare schemes. Aadhaar will help to build a database,’’ he said. He, however, did not clarify what happens to those without Aadhaar cards.Ashoka said that for the first time, census will go paperless. Thousands of teachers who will be engaged in the excercise will be given training to enter details using an app.Chief Minister BSis going toon Thursday to meet and greet newnational president. He is also hopeful of getting a green signal to expand his ministry. The CM sounded confident that expansion will be done by the weekend. On Thursday, he will also meet Home Minister