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 :- "Guidelines on use of Aadhaar under section 7 of the Aadhaar Act 2016.")
ii) To identify the intended beneficiaries of the scheme and to remove the fakes or duplicates from the scheme database.