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[Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

[R. Dis. No. 197/2009.

2026

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Ex-II-1—(333)

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT

AUTHORISATION FOR PERFORMANCE OF AADHAAR AUTHENTICATION – TO ESTABLISH THE IDENTITY

OF TRAINEES DURING REGISTRATION, ATTENDANCE MARKING AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES

UNDER THE SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED BY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION INSTITUTE - TAMIL NADU (EDII-TN) IN THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU,

FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING GENUINE PARTICIPATION, ACCURATE ATTENDANCE TRACKING AND

TRANSPARENT CERTIFICATION THROUGH AADHAAR BASED YES/NO OR / AND EKYC AUTHENTICATION

FACILITIES

[G.O. Ms. No.18, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (A), 30th July 2026,

ஆடி 14, பராாபவ, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2057.]

No. II(1)/MSME/13(b)/2026.

WHEREAS, the use of Aadhaar number to establish identity enables individuals to receive subsidies, benefits and

services in a convenient and seamless manner, obviates the need for multiplicity of documents to establish identity,

simplifies processes and promotes transparency and efficiency;

AND WHEREAS, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, after consultation

with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), had allowed vide its letter No.eF.No.13(6)/2021-EG.II, dated

17.03.2026 to the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute - Tamil Nadu (hereinafter referred to as the

said Agency) for the purposes prescribed under sub-rule (1) of rule 3 of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance

(Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the “said rules”) that the said Agency may

be allowed to perform authentication and be permitted the use of Aadhaar number during authentication for establishing

identity of Aadhaar number holder and notify the same under rule 5 of the said Rules read with sub-clause (ii) of clause

(b) of sub-section (4) of section 4 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and

Services) Act, 2016 (Central Act 18 of 2016);

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CHENNAI, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026

Aadi 14, Parabhava, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2057

Part II—Section 1

Notifications or Orders of specific character or of particular interest to the public

issued by Secretariat Departments.

NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT

TAMIL NADU

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

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TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

AND WHEREAS, the Aadhaar Authentication shall be performed for establishing the identity of trainees during

registration, attendance marking and issuance of certificates under the skill development training programs conducted

by the said Agency in the State of Tamil Nadu, for the purpose of ensuring genuine participation, accurate attendance

tracking and transparent certification, using Yes/No or / and eKYC authentication facilities (hereinafter referred to as “the

said purpose”) as prescribed under sub-rule (1) of rule 3 of the said Rules and the performance of Aadhaar Authentication

for the said purpose shall be on voluntary basis and that the said Agency shall perform the Aadhaar Authentication only

to establish the identity of trainees during registration, attendance marking and issuance of certificates under the skill

development training programs conducted by said Agency;

NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of rule 5 of the said Rules read with sub-clause (ii) of clause (b) of sub-section

(4) of section 4 of the Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby notifies the following, namely:-

1. (1) The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute - Tamil Nadu, as provided in the Act, shall obtain

the consent of the Aadhaar number holder for the purpose of authentication herein.

(2) As per sub-rule (2) of rule 3 of the said Rules, Aadhaar Authentication is on voluntary basis and the

Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute-Tamil Nadu shall inform to the Aadhaar number holder

of alternate and viable means of identification and shall not deny any service to the Aadhaar number holder for

refusing to, or being unable to, undergo Aadhaar Authentication, namely:-

a) Permanent Account Number Card;

b) Driving License issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act 59

of 1988);

c) Passport;

d) Voter Identity Card; and

e) Family Card.

2. This Notification shall come into force with effect on and from the date of its publication in the

Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

PRADEEP YADAV,

Additional Chief Secretary to Government.

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