No Aadhaar, No Benefits: Senior Citizen Struggles for Basic Needs

Digital Gap Denies Govt Schemes to Elderly Man in Canacona A 74-year-old senior citizen in Cancona is struggling to access government welfare schemes due to the lack of an Aadhaar card and a linked mobile number.Despite being a double graduate, the man lives alone in difficult conditions without basic facilities like electricity and LPG. Authorities reportedly require Aadhaar authentication and a mobile number to process benefits, leaving him excluded from essential schemes.The case highlights a critical gap in the system, where digital and documentation requirements are preventing vulnerable individuals from accessing government support, raising concerns over the need for more inclusive and flexible mechanisms.