Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal made it clear on Wednesday that Aadhaar card would not be needed for buying the Rs 10 'Shiv Bhojan thaali' under the state government's scheme. Some media reports had said that people would need to show their Aadhaar cards to buy the subsidized thaali (meal). "No Aadhaar card would be necessary," Bhujbal told reporters here.

The scheme will start from January 26, the NCP leader added. "To start with, Shiv Bhojan canteens will be started at district headquarters and in municipal corporation areas," he said.