Aadhaar seeding in the student's bank account is mandatory for availing SC and ST department e-grants scholarship. Linking the bank account with the Aadhaar number is considered Aadhaar seeding. But, Aadhaar seeding and Aadhaar linking are two different processes.
Aadhaar seeding process
Aadhaar seeding is necessitated for receiving Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) provided by
various Government schemes. The following is the process flow of Aadhaar seeding
1. Customer to visit the bank branch where he / she is holding an account and submit the duly filled consent form – Annexure I
2. The bank officials after verifying the details and documents provided (as may be required) and authenticity of the customer based on the signature will accept Aadhaar seeding consent form and provide an acknowledgement to the customer.
3. The branch will then link the Aadhaar number to the customer’s account and also in NPCI mapper.
4. Once this activity is completed and Aadhaar number will reflect in NPCI mapper.
Sample copy of application form to be submitted to banks for Aadhaar seeding is attached herewith. For more information contact the Scheduled Caste Development Office of the concerned district.
