Unique Identification (UID) Number

The task is an initiative by Indian government to make a national identify card for every Indian with the purpose to improve the security level and e-serve to their citizen.

Some of the highlights are,

• Will obviate need for multiple documentary proofs
• Facilitate easy verification
• Facilitate easy availing of government or private services
• Help welfare programmes reach intended beneficiaries
• Serve as basis for e-governance services
• Cost effective
• Fake identities

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The project is in under control of Nandan Nilekani, a former co-chairman of Infosys Technologies.

The estimate cost to complete the project is 100 crs (US$30.9 billion) and will be rolled out to all Indian residents above the age of 18.

By initiative of this project will create 100000 new jobs in country and increase the business opportunities in domestic and international level.

After mid of this year (I.e. Aug 2010) the first UID numbers will be issued by our Indian government. (Days are very near)

Unique Identification (UID) Number is one where we can gather all kind of information about a citizen. Easily track their information like bank transaction, investment details, loan details, and payment of his telephone/electricity bill.

After the implementation of unique identification (UID) number, Indian government has a plan to link databases such as voter ID, passport, ration card, licenses and border area ID cards.

The union labor minister has on hand to link employee provident fund (EPF) database of 42 million citizens as the first database to be integrated into the unique ID system.