Railways permits m-Aadhar as one of the prescribed proofs of Identity

Ministry of Railways permits m-Aadhar as one of the prescribed proofs of Identity for Rail Travel Purpose.

Question: m- Aadhar is a mobile app launched by-
(a) Railway Ministry
(b) Indian Unique Identification Authority
(c) Policy Commission
(d) Ministry of Personnel

Answer: (b) 
Related facts:

  • On September 13th, 2017, Ministry of Railways has decided to permit m- Aadhar (Aadhar card on mobile app namely m- Aadhar launched by UIDAI) as one of the prescribed proofs of Identity for Rail Travel purpose in any reserved class.
  • It is effective from 8th September 2017.
  • m- Aadhar is a mobile app launched by UIDAI on which a person can download his/her Aadhar Card.
  • It can be done only on the mobile number to which Aadhar has been linked.

Reference:                                                                  
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=170750
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=67090