100-675: Tirupati Laddu , also known as Tirumala Laddu or Srivari Laddu , is a popular sweet offered as prasadam at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati , Andhra Pradesh , India. First introduced in 1715, the laddu evolved from a sweet called Manoharam and is now prepared in the temple's kitchen, Laddu Potu, by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Over 600 people, including skilled cooks known as Pachakas, are involved in its production. The laddu received
200-549: A Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2009 to protect its authenticity. There are variations of the laddu, including the Proktham Laddu and Asthanam Laddu. In 2024, it was at the centre of a controversy over alleged adulteration, leading to investigations and a purification ritual. The practice of offering laddus at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple began on August 2, 1715. Initially prepared as
300-565: A 24% reduction in the sale of subsidised LPG, as "ghost beneficiaries" had been excluded. The savings to the government were to the tune of ₹ 127 billion (US$ 2.08 billion) in 2014–2015. The success of the modified scheme helped fuel marketing companies save almost ₹ 80 billion (US$ 1.31 billion) from November 2014 to June 2015, said oil company officials. The DBT for the public distribution system (PDS) will be rolled out in September 2015. The government's own data, however, suggest that
400-586: A bill would be introduced within a week to provide legislative support to the Aadhaar project. On 3 March 2016 the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2016 , was introduced in the Parliament as a money bill by Jaitley. The decision to introduce it as a money bill was criticised by the opposition parties. Ghulam Nabi Azad , an INC leader, wrote in
500-512: A day. Most temples allow only trained pujaris to cook the naivedya . The naivedya offered directly to the deity is considered as prasada , the deity having "enjoyed" it. This can be considered to be a symbolic rather than a literal offering. Offerings of food in home shrines are relatively simpler than the Hindu temples. A common practice is to mix the prasada back into the remaining food before partaking it. Tasting during preparation or eating
600-501: A landmark verdict affirming the right to privacy as a fundamental right, overruling previous judgments on the issue. A five-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court heard various cases relating to the validity of Aadhaar on various grounds including privacy, surveillance, and exclusion from welfare benefits. On 9 January 2017 the five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court of India reserved its judgement on
700-540: A letter issued by the UIDAI containing details of name, address, and Aadhaar number as an official, valid document. Aadhaar is not intended to replace any existing identity cards, nor does it constitute proof of citizenship. Aadhaar neither confers citizenship nor guarantees rights, benefits, or entitlements. Aadhaar is a random number that never starts with a 0 or 1. It is not loaded with profiling or intelligence that would make it susceptible to fraud or theft, thus providing
800-606: A letter to Jaitley that the ruling party, the BJP , was attempting to bypass the Rajya Sabha , as they did not have the majority in the upper house. A money bill is only required to pass in the lower house Lok Sabha . Tathagata Satpathy of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) raised concerns that the project could be used for mass surveillance or ethnic cleansing in the future. On 11 March 2016 the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016 ,
900-458: A loose, chunky sweet known as Manoharaṃ , the laddu underwent several modifications over the centuries. By the 21st century, it had gained significant prominence, becoming an iconic prasad associated with Lord Venkateswara . The preparation of this sweet has historical roots that trace back to the Pallava dynasty , with references in inscriptions from the 1480s . The current spherical form of
1000-455: A measure of privacy in this regard. The unique ID also qualifies as a valid ID while availing various government services such as a LPG connection, a subsidised ration, kerosene from the PDS , or benefits under NSAP or pension schemes, e-sign , a digital locker , a Universal Account Number (UAN) under EPFO , and some other services such as a SIM card or opening a bank account. According to
1100-642: A mobile number, or being admitted to a school. Some civil liberty groups such as the Citizens Forum for Civil Liberties and the Indian Social Action Forum (INSAF) have also opposed the project over privacy concerns. Despite the validity of Aadhaar being challenged in the court, the central government has pushed citizens to link their Aadhaar numbers with a host of services, including mobile SIM cards, bank accounts, registration of deaths, land registration, vehicle registration,
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#17327986925661200-645: A photograph, ten fingerprints , and two iris scans , which are stored in a centralised database. The UIDAI was initially set up by the Government of India in January 2009, as an attached office under the aegis of the Planning Commission via a notification in the Gazette of India . According to the notification, the UIDAI was given the responsibility to lay down plans and policies to implement
1300-490: A retired apex court judge to investigate the claims. Furthermore, TTD established a sensory panel to assess food samples based on aroma, taste, and texture to mitigate future controversies related to prasadam quality. The controversy surrounding the Tirupati Laddu also drew reactions from various political figures and celebrities. Political leader Pawan Kalyan raised concerns about adherence to worship protocols under
1400-423: A show cause notice to the ghee-supplying company after one of the tested samples failed quality checks, indicating adulteration. Additionally, a purification ritual known as Shanti Homam was conducted at the temple to help restore devotees' confidence and ensure the sanctity of the prasadam. Former TTD chairman Y. V. Subba Reddy approached the Supreme Court, requesting the formation of an independent committee led by
1500-454: A term they feel does not reflect the dignity of their work. The term Pācaka derived from Sanskrit, is preferred as it better honors their traditional and spiritual role in the temple. In the Laḍḍū pōṭu alone, around 620 cooks work to prepare the laddus, with 150 being regular employees and over 350 on a contract basis, including 247 chefs. The Prōktaṃ Laḍḍū is regularly distributed to all
1600-672: Is a huge demand for these laddus. These are prepared in very few numbers when compared to the Proktham Laddu. The Shelf life of the laddu is about 15 days with the advanced packaging system implemented by TTD. Due to high demand, both domestically and internationally, TTD noticed that Tirupati laddus were being sold at inflated prices in black markets. To address this, TTD identified middlemen involved in these activities and implemented measures to curb black marketing. Devotees can now receive laddus by presenting darshan tokens, and those not attending darshan must present an Aadhaar card to purchase up to two laddus per day. Additionally, TTD has expanded
1700-529: Is a religious offering in Hinduism . Most often Prasada is vegetarian food especially cooked for devotees after praise and thanksgiving to a god. Mahaprasada (also called bhandarā ), is the consecrated food offered to the deity in a Hindu temple which is then distributed and partaken by all the devotees regardless of any orientation. Prasada is closely linked to the term naivedya , also spelt naivedhya , naibedya or naived(h)yam. The food offered to
1800-520: Is a statutory authority and a government department, established on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , following the provisions of the Aadhaar Act 2016 . The UIDAI is mandated to assign a 12-digit unique identification (UID) number (termed "Aadhaar") to all the residents of India. The implementation of
1900-463: Is first offered to a deity or saint and then distributed in His or Her name to their followers or others as a good sign. 'Prasāda' is sometimes translated as gift or grace . The prasada is to be consumed by attendees as a holy offering. The offerings may include cooked food, fruits and confectionery sweets. Vegetarian food is usually offered and later distributed to the devotees who are present in
2000-578: The Braj Parikrama are geo-specialty prasada. Aadhaar Aadhaar ( Hindi : आधार, lit. ' base, foundation ' ) is a twelve-digit unique identity number that can be obtained voluntarily by all residents of India , based on their biometrics and demographic data. The data is collected by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) , a statutory authority established in January 2016 by
2100-514: The Department of Electronics and Information Technology said that they were considering linking Aadhaar to SIM cards . In November 2014 the Department of Telecom asked all telecom operators to collect Aadhaar from all new applicants of SIM cards. On 4 March 2015 a pilot project was launched allowing Aadhaar-linked SIM cards to be sold in some cities. The purchaser could activate the SIM at
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#17327986925662200-750: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation , and a large number of welfare schemes including but not limited to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act , the Public Distribution System , old age pensions and public health insurances. In 2017, reports suggested that HIV patients were being forced to discontinue treatment for fear of identity breach as access to the treatment has become contingent on producing Aadhaar. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
2300-399: The Government of India , under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , following the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016 . Aadhaar is the world's largest biometric ID system . World Bank Chief Economist Paul Romer described Aadhaar as "the most sophisticated ID programme in
2400-807: The National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme (NERPAP) of the Election Commission was started. It aims to link the Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC) with the Aadhaar number of the registered voter. It aims to create an error-free voter identification system in India , especially by removing duplications. In the Hyderabad region of Telangana state, Aadhaar numbers were linked to ration cards to remove duplicate ration cards . The project
2500-448: The Planning Commission issued a notification. On 23 June Nandan Nilekani , the co-founder of Infosys , was appointed by the then-government, UPA , to head the project. He was given the newly created position of Chairman of the UIDAI, which was equivalent in rank to a Cabinet minister . In April 2010 the logo and the brand name Aadhaar was launched by Nilekani. In May 2010 Nilekani said he would support legislation to protect
2600-405: The naivedya food before offering it to the god is strictly forbidden. The food is first placed before a deity and specific prayers are offered with accompanying rituals. Afterwards, the food is considered as having been blessed by the god, and has officially become the sanctified prasada . In its material sense, prasada is created by a process of giving and receiving between a human devotee and
2700-505: The temple . Sometimes this vegetarian offering will exclude prohibited items such as garlic, onion, mushroom, etc. Non-vegetarian is prohibited in some of the temples. Offering of food items forms part of the upachara or services to a Hindu deity in many Hindu traditions but is not universal. The murti (icon) is revered as a living entity who is offered food, fruits, and betelnut among others. Temples usually have stricter worship routines that include offering naivedya multiple times
2800-618: The 11.4% growth in the same period last year. The PAHAL scheme has covered 118.9 million of the 145.4 million active LPG consumers until March, as stated by the Petroleum Minister in the Parliament. The DBT has thereby become a "game changer" for India, claimed the Chief Economic Adviser to the Finance Ministry, Government of India, Arvind Subramanian, for in case of LPG subsidy, DBT had resulted in
2900-438: The Aadhaar (UID) platform. He also asked them to examine the possibility of offering incentives to the states to increase participation in the project, through a one-time sharing of a portion of the savings. It was reported that the government was saving up to 14–15% in the direct benefit transfers of subsidies on LPG to the beneficiaries through Aadhaar. During the budget presentation on 29 February 2016, Jaitley announced that
3000-511: The Aadhaar holder's registered address in the UIDAI database via Speed Post at a fee of ₹50. Government of Andhra Pradesh started Aadhaar based innovative first of its kind project called Bhudhaar to assign an 11-digit unique number for every land parcel in the state as part of the "land hub in E-Pragati Programme". Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the programme on 20 November 2018 to streamline
3100-545: The Aadhaar-linked DigiLocker service was launched, using which Aadhaar-holders can scan and save their documents on the cloud , and can share them with government officials whenever required without any need to carry them. On 18 June 2015, in a high-level review meeting on the progress of the UID project and DBT scheme, Modi asked officials to accelerate the delivery of benefits and expand the applications of
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3200-528: The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2003 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by L. K. Advani. It primarily aimed to provide various rights to persons of Indian origin , but the bill also introduced Clause 14 (a) that said: "The Central Government may compulsorily register every citizen of India and issue national identity card to him." The UIDAI was established on 28 January 2009 after
3300-559: The Commission made the specific recommendation under para 9.2.27 made the following observations: 9.2.27 Taking note of the initiative taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs for issuing national identification cards to the citizens, the Commission concludes that: A centralised database of the citizens of the country with a system of issuing a unique identification number/card has several potential benefits to its citizens and will improve
3400-581: The EPFO became a UIDAI registrar and began issuing Aadhaar number to provident fund subscribers. In December 2014 Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya clarified that an Aadhaar number was not necessary for any provident fund transaction. In August 2014 Prime Minister Modi directed the Planning Commission of India to enrol all prisoners in India under the UIDAI. In December 2014 it was proposed by
3500-504: The ID system would help eliminate the loss of the subsidised kerosene and LPG. In May 2012 the government announced that it would begin issuing Aadhaar-linked MGNREGS cards. On 26 November 2012 a pilot programme was launched in 51 districts. Under the original policy for liquefied petroleum gas subsidies, the customers bought gas cylinders from retailers at subsidised prices, and the government compensated companies for their losses. Under
3600-496: The Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi , that Aadhaar should be made mandatory for men to create a profile on matrimonial websites , to prevent fake profiles. In July 2015 the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) called a meeting of various matrimonial sites and other stakeholders discuss the use of Aadhaar to prevent fake profiles and protect women from exploitation. On 3 March 2015,
3700-549: The National Identification Authority of India Bill 2010, which had been introduced in the Rajya Sabha , was still pending. They further said that since the UIDAI was proceeding only on the basis of an executive order issued on 28 January 2009, it could not collect biometric data of citizens as it would be a violation of privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution . In December 2011
3800-501: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, led by Yashwant Sinha , rejected the National Identification Authority of India Bill 2010 and suggested modifications. It termed the project "unethical and violative of Parliament's prerogatives". On 23 September 2013 the Supreme Court issued an interim order saying that the government could not deny a service to anyone who did not possess Aadhaar, as
3900-481: The Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog ). On 3 March 2016, a money bill was introduced in the Parliament to give legislative backing to Aadhaar. On 11 March 2016, the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016, was passed in the Lok Sabha . Aadhaar is the subject of several rulings by the Supreme Court of India . On 23 September 2013,
4000-500: The Supreme Court issued an interim order saying that "no person should suffer for not getting Aadhaar", adding that the government cannot deny a service to a resident who does not possess Aadhaar, as it is voluntary and not mandatory. The court also limited the scope of the programme and reaffirmed the voluntary nature of the identity number in other rulings. On 24 August 2017 the Indian Supreme Court delivered
4100-493: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Reddy emphasized that the processes in place at TTD were designed to ensure the quality of ingredients used in the preparation of prasadam. He reiterated that any ghee found to be substandard was not allowed into the temple's premises, underscoring the necessity to maintain the sanctity of the temple’s offerings amid
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4200-456: The UID scheme entails the generation and assignment of UIDs to residents; defining mechanisms and processes for interlinking UIDs with partner databases; operation and management of all stages of the UID life cycle; framing policies and procedures for updating mechanism and defining usage and applicability of UIDs for delivery of various services, among others. The number is linked to the resident's basic demographic and biometric information such as
4300-550: The UID scheme, to own and operate the UID database, and to be responsible for its updating and maintenance on an ongoing basis. The UIDAI data centre is located at the Industrial Model Township (IMT) , Manesar , which was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda on 7 January 2013. Aadhaar data is kept in about 7,000 servers in Bengaluru and Manesar . Starting with
4400-586: The UIDAI project, starting the enrolment process in Uttar Pradesh , Bihar , Chhattisgarh , and Uttarakhand . The Union Cabinet allocated ₹ 12 billion (US$ 140 million) to the project in order to reach the target of one billion enrolments by the end of 2015. On 5 July 2015, finding the experience with the DBT scheme in LPG "very encouraging", with a reported savings of ₹ 127 billion (US$ 1.5 billion) to
4500-753: The UIDAI website, any Aadhaar holder or service provider can verify the genuineness of an Aadhaar number through a user-friendly service of UIDAI called the Aadhaar Verification Service (AVS), which is available on its website. Also, a resident already enrolled under the National Population Register is not required to enrol again for Aadhaar. In 1999 after the Kargil war , the Kargil Review Committee , headed by security analyst K. Subrahmanyam ,
4600-577: The administration of the former Chief Minister, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy . The following day, a laboratory report from Gujarat suggested findings that some interpreted as confirmation of these allegations, leading to concerns among certain Hindu communities and devotees. The laboratory, established in 2009 by the National Dairy Development Board a statutory body of the Indian government, conducted tests that raised questions about
4700-525: The allegations regarding the adulteration of the Tirupati laddu, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy , head of the YSR Congress Party , called upon devotees across Andhra Pradesh to participate in special poojas on September 28, 2024. He urged the public to address what he termed false claims regarding the use of animal fat in the preparation of the laddu prasadam, highlighting the significance of restoring
4800-403: The card to be issued first in border villages and then elsewhere. In late September 2001 the Ministry of External Affairs proposed that a mandatory national identity card be issued. This announcement followed reports that some people had obtained multiple Indian passports with different details. This was attributed to the lack of computerisation between the passport centres. In December 2003
4900-571: The category of foodstuff under the GI Act 1999. This has prevented others from preparing or naming the sweet with the same name. In 2017, as part of their cuisine series, the India Post unveiled a postal stamp that commemorated the Tirupati Laddu. The kitchen where Tirupati laddus are prepared has been referred to since olden days as Laḍḍū pōṭu . It lies inside the Sampangi pradakshinam of
5000-485: The common pilgrims visiting the temple. It is small in size and weighs 65-75 grams. These laddus are prepared in large numbers. The Āstānaṃ Laḍḍū is prepared only on special festive occasions. It is large and weighs 750 grams. It is prepared with more cashews, almonds, and saffron strands. The Kaḷyānōtsavaṃ Laḍḍū is distributed to devotees who participate in Kalyanotsavam and in a few Arjitha seva. There
5100-427: The controversy. Following the allegations, Andhra Pradesh officials announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the claims of adulteration in the prasadam. The team, comprising officers of IGP rank and above, was tasked with submitting a report to the government to inform further actions. This initiative aimed to thoroughly address any concerns about the quality of prasadam and maintain
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#17327986925665200-421: The cost of implementing the DBT for LPG was over a million dollars, a figure quite at odds with the savings figures that the government cites. Prime Minister Modi has asked for the integration of all land records with Aadhaar at the earliest, emphasising at his monthly PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) meeting on 23 March 2016 that this was extremely important to enable monitoring of
5300-545: The country a unique identification number. Such a unique identification number assigned to a citizen would be proof of his/her identity for a variety of purposes. The major advantage is that all this can be taken care of by simply producing a citizen identity card as proof of individual identity. Presently, there are different kinds of cards and means of establishing identity in India, such as electoral identity cards, income-tax PAN cards, passports, ration cards, driving licences, birth, and education certificates, etc. However, none of
5400-457: The current Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG (DBTL), introduced in 2013, customers had to buy at full price, and the subsidy would be then directly credited to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. This scheme, however, did not take off, and in September 2013 a Supreme Court order put a halt on it. Subsequently, the GOI constituted a committee to review the "Direct Benefits Transfer for LPG Scheme" to study
5500-571: The data held by the UIDAI. In July 2010 UIDAI published a list 15 of agencies that were qualified to provide training to personnel to be involved in the enrolment process. It also published a list of 220 agencies that were qualified to take part in the enrolment process. Before this, the project had been in only 20 states and with the LIC of India and the State Bank of India as qualified registrars. This announcement introduced several private firms. It
5600-423: The deity is called naivedya , while the sacred food sanctified and returned by the deity as a blessing is called prasada . Prasāda is derived from the verb prasād which consists of the verb सद् ( sad - to sit, dwell) which is prefixed with प्र ( pra - before, afore, in front) and used as finite verb प्रसीदति ( prasīdati - dwells, presides, pleases or favours etc.). It denotes anything, typically food, that
5700-528: The devotees. Offering food and subsequently receiving prasada is central to the practice of puja . Any food that is offered either physically to the image of the god or silently in prayer is considered prasada . In Sikhism, karah parshad is served to the congregation after prayer and reading of scripture. Parshad represents the same values as langar in that it is served indiscriminately. Kurukshetra Prasadam (Channa laddu) in 48 kos parikrama of Kurukshetra , Tirupati Laddu and Mathura peda in
5800-480: The distribution of laddus to affiliated temples and information centres in cities like Chennai , Bangalore , Amaravati , and Visakhapatnam . These steps have improved access to laddus and reduced black market activities. On 19 September 2024, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu , claimed that the Tirupati laddu contained beef tallow, fish oil , and pig lard in its ingredients during
5900-487: The efficiency of administration. The project, if implemented, will have obvious benefits to the statistical system. A Group of Ministers (GoM), headed by L. K. Advani , was formed to study the recommendations and examine possible implementation. The GoM submitted its report in May 2001 in which it accepted the recommendation for an ID card and stated that a "multi-purpose National Identity Card" project would be started soon, with
6000-507: The first copy to Dr. Sebastian Paul . The book authored by Mr. P B Jijeesh was the first critique of the Aadhaar Project. Speaking on the occasion Justice V R Krishna Iyer said that "the project AADHAAR should not be implemented for it amounts to an assault on privacy and basic rights of individuals and is suited only for fascist nations. On 7 February 2012, the UIDAI launched an online verification system for Aadhaar numbers. Using
6100-497: The god. For example, a devotee makes an offering of a material substance such as flowers, fruits, or sweets . The deity then 'enjoys' or tastes a bit of the offering. This now-divinely invested substance is called prasada and is received by the devotee to be ingested, worn, etc. It may be the same material that was originally offered or material offered by others and then re-distributed to other devotees. In many temples, several kinds of prasada (e.g., nuts, sweets) are distributed to
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#17327986925666200-521: The identity number was voluntary. In late September 2013, following the Supreme Court verdict, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Planning , Rajeev Shukla , said that it would attempt to pass the National Identification Authority of India Bill 2010 in the winter session of the Parliament. On 9 October 2013 the National Payments Corporation of India launched an Aadhaar-based remittance system. Using
6300-448: The ingredients include Gram flour , cashew nuts, cardamom , ghee , sugar , sugar candy and raisins . Per day it uses about 10 tonnes of Gram flour, 10 tonnes of sugar, 700 kg of cashew nuts, 150 kg of cardamom, 300 to 500 litres of ghee, 500 kg of sugar candy and 540 kg of raisins used to prepare laddu. TTD procures all these items based on tenders yearly. Pachakas, traditionally known as Pōṭu kārmikulu are
6400-485: The integrity of the prasadam served at the temple. A subsequent news report clarified that the claims were linked to a consignment of ghee produced by a Tamil Nadu dairy firm, with rejected batches of ghee not utilized in the preparation of the laddu prasadam. This clarification aimed to address concerns regarding the religious sanctity of the offerings. In light of the allegations, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) took prompt action. The Central Health Ministry issued
6500-417: The interim relief sought by petitions to extend the deadline making Aadhaar mandatory for everything from bank accounts to mobile services. The final hearing began on 17 January 2018. In September 2018, the top court upheld the validity of the Aadhaar system. In the September 2018 judgment, the Supreme Court nevertheless stipulated that the Aadhaar card is not mandatory for opening bank accounts, getting
6600-521: The investigation should be handed over to an independent agency. Meanwhile, AP Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan clarified that the Court did not confirm the laddus were unadulterated, stressing that his government would continue investigating violations from the previous regime once the Court allows. On October 3, 2024, the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan called for a public meeting at Tirupati where he lamented partisan attitudes towards
6700-528: The issues related to Hindu temples, the prevalence of pseudo-secularism and the dire need for the formation of a national board to safeguard the sanctity of temples. In this regard, he announced the Varahi declaration , a 7-articled document to protect the Hindu interests and the need for non-cooperation to forces that show anti-Hindu sentiment . Prasada Prasāda ( Sanskrit pronunciation: [pɽɐsaːdɐ] , Sanskrit : प्रसाद), prasad or prasadam
6800-469: The issuing of the first UID in September 2010, the UIDAI has been aiming to issue an Aadhaar number to all residents ensuring that it is robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities, and that the number can be verified and authenticated easily and cost-effectively online anywhere, anytime. In a notification dated 16 December 2010 the Government of India indicated that it would recognise
6900-481: The laddu was standardized under the Madras Government in 1940. Today, the preparation of laddus at the temple employs around 620 people, including 270 cooks, and modern methods have been adopted to enhance efficiency. To prevent black marketing of Tirupati laddus, in 2008, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams registered for a geographical indication tag. In 2009, it obtained rights to Tirupati laddus under
7000-625: The land records. Union Government of India also implementing Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Project with the reference from this Bhudhaar Project. Bhuseva Authority, an inter-departmental committee was formulated to implement and its progress monitored in real time basis by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and all citizens using CM Dashboard (developed and managed by Real Time Governance Society ). Any type of land parcel categories i.e. agriculture lands, rural properties & urban properties (like houses, house sites, and vacant lands) are managed by all land-related departments in
7100-468: The previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) regime. The Court criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for making public statements without solid proof, stating that religious matters should not be politicized. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the Andhra Pradesh government to probe the allegations, was halted following the Supreme Court's instructions. The investigation
7200-446: The previous administration, referencing incidents he claimed involved the desecration of temples. Meanwhile, Tamil actor Karthi apologized to Pawan Kalyan for his earlier comments regarding the controversy, reflecting the political sensitivity surrounding the issue. Prominent actor Prakash Raj 's comments to brush off the laddu controversy attracted criticism from leaders of the ruling NDA government such as Pawan Kalyan. In response to
7300-529: The project for the fiscal year 2014–2015. It was a substantial increase from the previous year's allotment of ₹ 15.5 billion (US$ 190 million). Also in July, it was reported that UIDAI would hire an advertising agency, and spend about ₹ 300 million (US$ 3.6 million) on an advertising campaign. On 10 September 2014, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave approval to Phase V of
7400-400: The project. On 1 July 2014, Nilekani met with the prime minister Narendra Modi and finance minister Arun Jaitley to convince them of the project's merits. On 5 July 2014, Modi announced that his government would retain the project, and asked an official to look into the possibility of linking the project with passports. The 2014 budget allotted ₹ 20.4 billion (US$ 240 million) to
7500-453: The public exchequer this year, Jaitley said, "If we can realize the government's JAM—Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile—vision we can ensure that money goes directly and more quickly into the pockets of the poor and from the savings we achieve, we can put even more money for the poor. If we can be careful in our design and implementation, we can extend DBT to other commodities, so that the poor get more money to spend for their upliftment." In March 2015
7600-521: The shortcomings in the scheme and recommend changes. The DBTL scheme was modified later as PAHAL by the new government in November 2014. Under PAHAL, subsidies could be credited to a purchaser's bank account even if he or she did not have an Aadhaar number. Official data show that cooking gas consumption during the January–June period grew at a slower 7.82%, which is nearly four percentage points less than
7700-492: The skilled cooks in the temples under the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). They are responsible for preparing the Naivedyam , the sacred food offerings for the deities, and managing the temple kitchens. These cooks hold a significant position within the temple hierarchy, second only to the priests ( Arcaka ) and scholars ( Adhyāpaka ). Despite their important role, they have long been referred to as Pōṭu kārmikulu ,
7800-669: The state of Maharashtra began enrolling all school students in the state in the Aadhaar project to implement the Right to Education Act properly. Electronic-Know Your Customer (e-KYC) using Aadhaar card is also being introduced to activate mobile connections instantly to check Aadhaar Card Status. In 2020, UIDAI introduced a new physical Aadhaar card made of PVC with additional security features such as holograms , micro text, ghost images, guilloché Patterns , invisible logos etc. The PVC Aadhaar Card can be ordered by any Aadhaar holder from UIDAI's official website and it will be delivered to
7900-588: The statistical system in India in 2000 and recommended under the Socio-economic Statistics chapter the setting up of a centralised database of citizens in India. The Commission submitted its report to the Government in August 2001 and in its analysis noted under para 9.2.26. Many developed countries and an increasing number of developing countries, including China, have databases of their citizens while also providing each adult individual citizen of
8000-495: The subsidy money is directly transferred to a bank account which is Aadhaar-linked. Previously, however, the direct-benefit transfer had been carried out quite successfully via the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system, which did not depend on Aadhaar. On 29 July 2011, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas signed a memorandum of understanding with UIDAI. The Ministry had hoped
8100-486: The successful implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana or crop insurance scheme. In July 2014 Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance systems were introduced in government offices. The system was introduced to check the late arrival and absenteeism of government employees. The public could see the daily in and out of employees on the website attendance.gov.in . In October 2014
8200-399: The system, banks, telecom companies, and government departments could enter an Aadhaar number and verify if the person was a resident of India. On 26 November 2012 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh launched an Aadhaar-linked direct benefit transfer scheme. The project aimed to eliminate leakages in the system by directly transferring the money to the bank account of the recipient. The project
8300-548: The system, funds could be transferred to any Aadhaar-linked bank account if the Aadhaar number was known. It was announced that an SMS could be used for amounts up to ₹ 5,000 (US$ 60) and for amounts over that a mobile bank app could be used. By this time around 440 million Aadhaar numbers had been issued. In March 2014 Nilekani resigned as the chairman to contest in the general election on an Indian National Congress nomination from Bangalore South. His responsibilities were taken over by 1981-batch IAS officer Vijay Madan, who
8400-400: The systems are equipped to handle a population figure that exceeds more than 1 billion in India. So far there has not been any attempt whatsoever to standardise a format of citizen's database, which can link the information available for each citizen from different sources and analyse this according to the needs and project a comprehensive picture of the human resources in the country." Further,
8500-517: The temple's sanctity. Reddy expressed concern that the allegations could mislead devotees and tarnish the esteemed image of the Tirumala Tirupati temple. He stated that the sanctity of the temple and its offerings had been undermined by the claims, which he suggested may have been motivated by political interests. The YSRCP has denied allegations regarding the quality of ghee supplied to the temple, asserting that all protocols were observed by
8600-467: The temple. The Potu is equipped with three conveyor belts used for carrying ingredients into the potu and finished laddus to the selling counters from Potu. Out of three conveyor belts the first one installed during 2007 can transfer only laddus and the second installed in the year 2010 can transfer both Laddus and Būṃdi . The third conveyor belt was installed in 2014 as a backup for the two conveyor belts should they malfunction. In olden days only firewood
8700-490: The time of purchase by submitting his Aadhaar number and pressing his fingerprints on a machine. It is part of the Digital India plan. The Digital India project aims to provide all government services to citizens electronically and is expected to be completed by 2018. In July 2014 the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation of India (EPFO) began linking provident fund accounts with Aadhaar numbers. In November 2014
8800-487: The trust of devotees in the temple's offerings. Social media also played a role in the controversy, with various platforms witnessing discussions and skits about the issue. Some content creators faced backlash for perceived insensitivity towards Hindu sentiments and were compelled to remove their videos in light of public criticism. On September 30, 2024, the Supreme Court stated that there was no conclusive evidence to suggest using animal fat in preparing Tirupati laddus during
8900-465: The website was closed to the public but as of 24 March 2016 is again active and open to public access. The employees use the last four digits (last eight digits for government employee registering as of August 2016) of their Aadhaar number and their fingerprints, for authentication. In November 2014 it was reported that the Ministry for External Affairs was considering making Aadhaar a mandatory requirement for passport holders. In February 2015 it
9000-516: The world". Considered a proof of residence and not a proof of citizenship, Aadhaar does not itself grant any rights to domicile in India. In June 2017, the Home Ministry clarified that Aadhaar is not a valid identification document for Indians travelling to Nepal and Bhutan . Prior to the enactment of the Act, the UIDAI had functioned, since 28 January 2009, as an attached office of
9100-458: Was estimated that to achieve the target of enrolling 40% of the population in two years, 31,019 personnel and 155 training centres would be needed. It was also estimated that 4,431 enrolment centres and 22,157 enrolment stations would have to be established. On 3 November 2011 Former Supreme Court judge V R Krishna Iyer released a book "Aadhaar; How a Nation is Deceived", in Kochi by handing over
9200-417: Was formed to study the state of national security . It submitted its report to the then Prime Minister , Atal Bihari Vajpayee , on 7 January 2000. Among its various recommendations was the proposal that citizens in villages in border regions be issued identity cards on a priority basis, with such ID cards issued later to all people living in border states. The Rangarajan Commission set up to revamp
9300-523: Was given an extension of his term as the director-general and mission director by the government. Nilekani lost to Ananth Kumar . On 10 June 2014, the new government disbanded four cabinet committees to streamline the decision-making process; among them was the cabinet committee on Aadhaar. Also in June 2014, the IT Department held a meeting with the secretaries of the states to receive feedback on
9400-952: Was passed in the Lok Sabha. During the Rajya Sabha debate on 16 March, Sitaram Yechury of the CPI-M said that bill should not have been passed when the issue of the right to privacy was still in the Supreme Court. On 16 March 2016 the bill was returned to the Lok Sabha by the Rajya Sabha with some suggested amendments, which the Lok Sabha promptly rejected. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) introduces Face Authentication to further strengthen Aadhaar security. It decided to enable 'Face Authentication' in fusion mode on registered devices by 1 July 2018, so that people facing difficulties in other existing mode of verification such as iris , Fingerprint or One Time Password (OTP) could easily authenticate. The biometric technology
9500-553: Was paused pending further orders from the Court, scheduled for October 3. During the hearing, Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan questioned the Chief Minister's decision to publicize unverified claims, noting that the lab test results did not clearly show contamination of the ghee used in the 'Prasadam'. The Court asked the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to advise on whether the SIT should proceed or if
9600-447: Was provided by consortium partners Tata Consultancy Services and Neurotechnology . In 2019, Nirmala Sitharaman , the finance minister of India, has proposed the use of Aadhaar card for the cash transactions above ₹ 50,000 in her maiden budget speech. The Aadhaar project has been linked to welfare schemes and unemployment benefit schemes such as the domestic LPG scheme and MGNREGA . In these Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes,
9700-487: Was reported that people with an Aadhaar number would get their passports issued within 10 days, as it sped up the verification process by making it easier to check if an applicant had any criminal records in the National Crime Records Bureau database. In May 2015, it was announced that the Ministry of External Affairs was testing the linking of passports to the Aadhaar database. In October 2014
9800-502: Was started in July 2012 and was carried out despite the 2013 Supreme Court order. More than 63,932 ration cards in the white category and 229,757 names were removed from its database in the drive between July 2012 and September 2014. In August 2012 the government of the state of Andhra Pradesh asked citizens to surrender illegal ration cards before it began to link them with Aadhaar numbers. By September 2014, 15 lakh (1.5 million) illegal ration cards had been surrendered. In April 2015
9900-435: Was to be introduced in 51 districts on 1 January 2013 and then slowly expanded to cover all of India. In late November 2012 a former Karnataka High Court judge, K. S. Puttaswamy , and a lawyer, Parvesh Khanna, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the government in the Supreme Court of India . They contended that the government was implementing the project without any legislative backing. They pointed out that
10000-466: Was used to cook laddus, which was replaced by LPG in the year 1984. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams prepare an average of 2.8 lakh laddus a day in the Laḍḍū pōṭu . At present, the pōṭu can make 800,000 laddus a day. Diṭṭam is the list of ingredients, and their proportions used in the making of Tirupati laddu in adherence with Agamas . To meet the increasing demand for laddus, changes were made to Dittam six times in its history. At present
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