The Fact Explorer

10 Stunning Facts about Goa – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Goa is a coastal paradise, the original hippie capital of India. Pristine beaches, happy lifestyle and fantastic tourist infrastructure is what makes Goa a dream destination. But in this post, I am going to talk about some Goa facts that are unknown to many. It’s about the history of Goa, its culture, its pride, and its secrets. If you are planning to visit Goa, check out our  Goa itinerary . However, if like me, you are intrigued by what lies beneath the surface read this. If you have never been to Goa, this might compel you to visit it once in your lifetime. Even if you have visited before, I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading this even more. As usual let’s begin with the famous facts of Goa, the ones we already know. Goa is the smallest state of India but one of the richest. In fact, it has the highest per capita income among all Indian states. It is the original hippie land, a place that inspires many foreigne...

The government has made it mandatory to link Aadhaar with a number of documents and financial instruments making Aadhar card as one of the most preferred proof of identity. In case you do not have Aadhaar, you can  apply for an Aadhar card  and get your mobile number registered in Aadhar card during the enrolment process. Once Aadhaar is linked with these instruments, the government starts transferring subsidies under various schemes such as DBT, Pahal, etc. directly in the bank account of the beneficiary and a confirmation message is sent to the registered mobile number. In case your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar, you will not receive any such messages and will not be able to track the benefits that you are eligible to receive. Steps to Register Your Mobile Number with Aadhar Card There was an online facility for registering mobile number in Aadhaar through the SSUP. But as of now, the facility has been discontinued and the applicant has to visit the...