Universal Id Number
PROFILE: Unique Identification Authority of India: An agency of government of India Established in : 2009 Chairman: Mr Nandan Nilekani Service : Provide a unique identity to every citizen of India
Why UID ?
To clean database filled with fake and duplicate Ids To enable and deliver services which needs UID
The main objectives
Provide a unique number to every citizen of India Keeping basic personal details and biometric information Avoid duplicity of Identity Provide online authentication
Features of AADHAR
It is a 12 digit number
Numbers are random.
Everybody including children get numbers
It has introducer system
Partnership model
Services which will be improved /enabled
* Public Service Delivery
Electronic transfer
* Financial Inclusion
Access of services Security of services
* Transparency
No fakes No duplicates