The
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), is an agency of
the Government of India responsible for implementing the EAADHAAR
scheme, a unique identification project. It was established in February 2009,
and will own and operate the Unique Identification Number database. The
authority aims to provide a unique id number to all Indians, but not smart
cards.The authority will maintain a database of residents containing biometric
and other data.
What
is Aadhaar?
Aadhaar
is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique
Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Government of India.
This
number will serve as a proof of identity and address, anywhere in India.
Any
individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident in India and
satisfies the verification process laid down by the UIDAI can enrol for Aadhaar.
Each
individual needs to enroll only once which is free of cost.
Each
Aadhaar number will be unique to an individual and will remain valid for life.
Aadhaar number will help you provide access to services like banking, mobile
phone connections and other Govt and Non-Govt services in due course.
Some other information about Aadhaar:
Aadhaar will be:
- Easily verifiable in an online,
cost-effective way
- Unique and robust enough to
eliminate the large number of duplicate and fake identities in government
and private databases
- A random number generated,
devoid of any classification based on caste, creed, religion and geography
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