Answer:

In the context of the use of Aadhar card for welfare schemes, there is an ongoing debate in the country between the privacy rights of citizens and their protection for rich and poor alike.

In 2013, Supreme Court had directed that no person should suffer for not getting Aadhaar. The present government requested the Supreme Court to revoke its order as it intends to use Aadhaar for various services.

Supreme Court stated that Aadhaar will not be used for any other purposes except PDS, kerosene and LPG distribution system and made it clear that even for availing these facilities Aadhaar card will not be mandatory.