Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
In India, an inability to prove identity is one of the biggest barriers preventing the poor from accessing benefits and subsidies. Public as well as private sector agencies across the country typically require proof of identity before providing individuals with services. The Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI was established in January 2009, as an attached office to the Planning Commission. AADHAR is a 12 digit unique number which the Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI will issue for all residents. The authority will aim at providing a unique number to all Indians, but not smart cards. The number will be stored in a centralized database and linked to the basic demographics and bio metric information photograph, ten finger prints and iris of each individual.
Features
The UIDAI will seek the following demographic and biometric information in order to issue a UID number
The UIDAI will offer a strong form of online authentication,where agencies can compare demo graphic and bio metric information of the resident with the record stored in the central database..
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