Officially declared dead in Odisha, 2,487 workers ‘come alive’, authenticate Aadhaar to avail ration
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In Odisha, medical officers issued death certificates for 2,487 construction workers who were actually alive, allowing their families to receive more than ₹15 crore under the Nirman Shramik Scheme. The certificates were used to authenticate the workers’ Aadhaar cards and access public distribution system rations. The move, highlighted in a draft audit report, raises questions about the integrity of welfare distribution and record‑keeping. QUOTE: "Officially declared dead in Odisha, 2,487 workers ‘come alive’, authenticate Aadhaar to avail ration." — The Hindu
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
Sources
- 2.4K ‘dead’ workers use Aadhaar to get PDS benefits in Odisha — The New Indian Express (center)
- Officially declared dead in Odisha, 2,487 workers ‘come alive’, authenticate Aadhaar to avail ration — The Hindu (left-leaning)