## Policy Analysis Report: Aadhaar Integration for Outsourced Laboratory Test Services in Delhi
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a new policy notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, effective from its publication date, May 20, 2025, which mandates the integration of Aadhaar identification for beneficiaries of the Outsourced Laboratory Test Services scheme. The policy aims to streamline government delivery processes, enhance transparency and efficiency, and ensure convenient access to benefits by leveraging Aadhaar for identity verification. The report details the policy's objectives, key provisions, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes based solely on the provided text of the notification. The core requirement is to provide proof of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication to avail free laboratory test services.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a new policy notification (F. No. 45AAMC Proj5755DHS2024000766392587) issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi regarding the use of Aadhaar for availing benefits under the Outsourced Laboratory Test Services scheme. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* Core Objective(s): The policy aims to simplify government delivery processes, enhance transparency and efficiency in service delivery, and provide beneficiaries with a convenient and seamless way to access their entitlements by using Aadhaar for identity verification.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the issue of cumbersome documentation processes for beneficiaries seeking to access government services. By mandating the use of Aadhaar as an identity document, the policy seeks to eliminate the need for multiple documents, thereby simplifying the process and improving efficiency. The assumption is that this will reduce administrative burden and improve service delivery.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The policy mandates the following:
* **Aadhaar Requirement:** Individuals seeking to avail of the Outsourced Laboratory Test Services scheme's benefits must furnish proof of possession of an Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.
* **Aadhaar Enrollment:** Individuals without an Aadhaar number must apply for Aadhaar enrollment, subject to parental/guardian consent in the case of child beneficiaries, provided they are eligible to obtain Aadhaar as per Section 3 of the Aadhaar Act.
* **Enrollment Facilities:** The Department (Directorate General of Health Services) is required, through its Implementing Agency, to offer Aadhaar enrollment facilities to beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled. If there is no enrolment center in the area, they are to coordinate with UIDAI or become a UIDAI registrar themselves to provide these facilities.
* **Required Documents:**
* **With Aadhaar:** Proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergoing authentication.
* **Without Aadhaar (Children):** Aadhaar Enrolment Identification slip or biometric update slip, AND a Birth Certificate/Record of Birth/School ID with parent's names, AND one of the following to prove relationship with parent/guardian: Birth Certificate/Record of Birth, Ration Card, ECHS Card, ESIC Card, CGHS Card, Pension Card, Army Canteen Card, or any Government Family Entitlement Card.
* **Without Aadhaar (Adults):** Aadhaar Enrolment Identification slip AND one of the following: Bank/Post Office Passbook with Photo, PAN Card, Passport, Ration Card, Voter Identity Card, Kisan Photo passbook, or Driving License.
* **Authentication Failure Mitigation:** The policy outlines remedial mechanisms for cases where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics or other reasons. This includes using iris scan or face authentication, Aadhaar One Time Password (OTP), or Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP). In cases where these methods are not possible, benefits may be provided based on a physical Aadhaar letter verified through a Quick Response (QR) code.
* **Exception Handling:** The policy mandates adherence to the exception handling mechanism specified in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Mission guidelines to ensure no bona fide beneficiary is deprived of benefits.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is the patients availing of the Outsourced Laboratory Test Services in Delhi hospitals, polyclinics, Delhi Government dispensaries, Seed PHUCs, and Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics. Key stakeholders include:
* Directorate General of Health Services, Government of NCT of Delhi (the Department)
* Implementing Agency (Directorate General of Health Services, Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
* Hospitals, Polyclinics, Delhi Government Dispensaries, Seed PHUCs and Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics.
* Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
* Laboratories providing outsourced testing services.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Directorate General of Health Services (the Department), through its Implementing Agency.
* **Procedures:** The Department is responsible for ensuring wide publicity of the Aadhaar requirement and establishing Aadhaar enrollment facilities. Designated officers will verify the provided documents.
* **Timelines:** The policy is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (May 20, 2025).
* **Monitoring and Audit:** The Department is required to maintain registers for periodic review and audit.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this policy are:
* Simplified and more efficient service delivery for beneficiaries availing of Outsourced Laboratory Test Services.
* Increased transparency and reduced potential for fraud through Aadhaar-based identity verification.
* A reduction in the administrative burden associated with processing multiple identity documents.
* Improved access to services for beneficiaries through alternative authentication mechanisms in cases of biometric failure.
* Preventing misuse of benefits.
**9. Conclusion:**
The policy notification mandating Aadhaar integration for the Outsourced Laboratory Test Services scheme in Delhi represents a significant step towards streamlining government service delivery and enhancing transparency. By requiring beneficiaries to provide proof of Aadhaar or undergo authentication, the policy aims to simplify processes, reduce administrative burdens, and improve access to services. The success of this policy will depend on effective implementation, including ensuring widespread awareness, accessible Aadhaar enrollment facilities, and robust exception handling mechanisms to prevent genuine beneficiaries from being excluded.
Key Entities Referenced
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA: The governing body issuing the notification.
DELHI: The location of publication of the Gazette.
MAY 20, 2025: Date of the Delhi Gazette publication.
VAISAKHA 30, 1947: Date of the Delhi Gazette publication according to the Indian national calendar.
N. C. T. D.: Refers to the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI: The governing body of Delhi.
HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT: Department responsible for health and family welfare.
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF HEALTH SERVICES: Directorate responsible for health services.
4 vizZy 2025: Date of notification.
Directorate General of Health Services, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The department administering the Outsourced Laboratory Test Services.
Outsourced Laboratory Test Services: The services being administered to patients of hospitals, polyclinics etc.
Hospitals, Polyclinics, Delhi Government Dispensaries, Seed PHUCs and AamAadmiMohalla Clinics: List of healthcare facilities covered under the scheme.
Delhi: The geographical area where the scheme is implemented.
AamAadmiMohalla Clinics: One of the healthcare facilities covered under the scheme.
Implementing Agency: The entity through which the scheme is being implemented (Directorate General of Health Services, Govt. of NCT of Delhi).
Aadhaar Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services Act, 2016: The act under which the notification is issued.
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The administrator who notifies the following.
Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI: The authority responsible for Aadhaar numbers.
www.uidai.gov.in: Website of the Unique Identification Authority of India.
Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Regulations, 2016: Regulations related to Aadhaar enrolment.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Act relevant to driving licenses.
Direct Benefit Transfer Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India: Office involved in specifying exception handling mechanisms.
D26011042017DBT: Reference number of the Office Memorandum of Direct Benefit Transfer Mission.
19th December 2017: Date of the Office Memorandum of Direct Benefit Transfer Mission.
https:dbtbharat.gov.in: Website where the Office Memorandum of Direct Benefit Transfer Mission is available.
Dr. S.B. DEEPAK KUMAR: Secretary, who issued the order.
HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT: Department of Dr. S.B. Deepak Kumar
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Government Press Details
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Controller of Publications details
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HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF HEALTH SERVICES
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 4th April, 2025
F. No. 45/AAMC Proj/5755/DHS/2024/000766392/587.—Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as an identity
document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in
transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless
manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one's identity;
And whereas, the Directorate General of Health Services, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
(hereinafter referred to as the Department) is administering the Outsourced Laboratory Test Services to the patients of
the Hospitals, Polyclinics, Delhi Government Dispensaries, Seed PHUC’s and AamAadmiMohalla Clinics in Delhi
for investigation purpose (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme), which is being implemented through the Directorate
General of Health Services, Govt. of NCT of Delhi (hereinafter referred to as the Implementing Agency)
And whereas, under the above said schemes, “free of cost” Laboratory Test Services (hereinafter referred to
as the benefit) is given to the patients in AAMCs, Hospitals, Polyclinics, Delhi Government Dispensaries, Seed
PUHC’s (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries) by the Implementing Agency as per the extant Scheme
guidelines;4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
And, whereas the aforesaid benefit under above said schemes involves recurring expenditure from the
Consolidated Fund of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi;
Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies,
Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Government of National
Capital Territory of Delhi, the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi, hereby notifies the following,
namely: -
1 (I) An individual desirous of availing the benefit under the above mentioned Schemes shall hereby be
required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.
(II) Any individual desirous of availing the benefit under the above mentioned Schemes, who does not possess
the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for
Aadhaarenrolment subject to the consent of his parents or guardians (in case of child beneficiaries), provided
that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act and such children/person shall visit any
Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website
www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.
(III) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department through its
Implementing Agency, is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet
enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or
Taluka or Tehsil, the Department through its Implementing Agency shall provide Aadhaar enrolment
facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a
UIDAI Registrar themselves.
(IV) Henceforth, the benefit under the above mentioned Schemes shall be given to individuals subject to
production of the following documents, namely:-
A. In case individual/beneficiary possesses Aadhaar number : proof of possession of the Aadhaar
number or undergo Aadhaar authentication
B. In case individual/beneficiary does not possess Aadhaar number :
For children
(a) Aadhaar Enrolment Identification slip, or of bio-metric update identification slip; and any
one of the following documents, namely:-
(i) Birth Certificate; or Record of birth issued by the appropriate authority; or
(ii) School identity card, duly signed by the Principal of the school, containing
parents’ names; and
(b) Any one of the following documents as proof of relationship of the beneficiary with the
parent or legal guardian as per the extant Scheme guidelines, namely:–
(i) Birth Certificate; or Record of birth issued by the appropriate authority; or
(ii) Ration Card; or
(iii) Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Card; or Employees' State
Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Card; or Central Government Health Scheme
(CGHS) Card; or
(iv) Pension Card; or
(v) Army Canteen Card; or
(vi) Any Government Family Entitlement Card.
For other than children
(a) Aadhaar Enrolment Identification slip; and
(b) any one of the following documents, namely :-
(i) Bank or Post office Passbook with Photo; or
(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card; or
(iii) Passport; or
(iv) Ration Card; or
(v) Voter Identity Card; or[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
(vi) Kisan Photo passbook; or
(vii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act,
1988 (59 of 1988).
Provided further that the above documents shall be checked by an officer specifically designated by the
Department for that purpose.
2. In order to provide benefits to the beneficiaries under the Scheme conveniently, the Department through its
Implementing Agency shall make all the required arrangements to ensure that wide publicity through media
shall be given to the beneficiaries to make them aware of the requirement of Aadhaar under the Scheme.
3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other
reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:-
(I) In case of poor fingerprint quality, iris scan or face authentication facility shall be adopted for
authentication, thereby the Department through its Implementing Agency shall make provisions for iris
scanners or face authentication along with finger-print authentication for delivery of benefits in seamless
manner;
(II) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not
successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-
based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be, shall be offered;
(III) In all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time- based One-Time Password
authentication is not possible, benefits under the scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar
letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter
and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient
locations by the Department through its Implementing Agency.
4. In order to ensure that no bona fide beneficiary under the Scheme is deprived of his due benefits, the
concerned Department in the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations shall follow the
exception handling mechanism as specified in the Office Memorandum of Direct Benefit Transfer Mission,
Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India no. D-26011/04/2017-DBT, dated the 19th December 2017
(available on https://dbtbharat.gov.in/). The Department shall maintain registers to be reviewed and audited
periodically, as mandated in the OM dated 19.12.2017.
5. This notification shall come into effect on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
Dr. S.B. DEEPAK KUMAR, Secy.
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