Why does the Government ask for my Aadhaar for getting benefits under the schemes?

i) As per the provisions under section 7 of the Aadhaar Act 2016, the Central or State Governments may mandate requirement of Aadhaar of the beneficiaries for availing the benefits/subsidies under the schemes that are funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India or Consolidated Fund of the State (relevant circular available at https://uidai.gov.in/images/UIDAI_Circular_Guidelines_on_use_of_Aadhaar_section_7_of_the_Aadhaar_Act_2016_by_the_State_Governments_25Nov19.pdf).
ii) To identify the intended beneficiaries of the scheme and to remove the fakes or duplicates from the scheme database.