UPA Achievements... AADHAAR On 02 July 2009, the UPA Government appointed Shri Nandan M. Nilekani as Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, in the rank and status of a Cabinet Minister for an initial tenure of five years. The Prime Ministers Council of UIDAI Authority of India was set up on 30 July 2009. The Mission The role that the Authority envisions is to issue a unique identification number (UIDAI) that can be verified and authenticated in an online, cost-effective manner, which is robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities. Over five years, the Authority plans to issue 600 million UIDs. The UIDAIs mandate is to issue every resident a unique identification number linked to the residents demographic and biometric information, which they can use to identify themselves anywhere in India, and to access a host of benefits and services. The number (referred to formerly as the UID) has been named Aadhaar, which translates into foundation, or support. Aadhaar can for example, provide the identity infrastructure for ensuring financial inclusion across the country – banks can link the unique number to a bank account for every resident, and use the online identity authentication to allow residents to access the account from anywhere in the country. Aadhaar would also be a foundation for the effective enforcement of individual rights. A clear registration and recognition of the individuals identity with the state is necessary to implement their rights –to employment, education, food, etc. The number, by ensuring such registration and recognition of individuals, would help the state deliver these rights. UIDAI launched Aadhaar program in the tribal village Tembhli, in Shahada, Nandurbar, Maharashtra on 29 September 2010. The program was inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh along with UPA Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi. The first resident to receive an Aadhaar was Ranjana Sonawane of Tembhli village.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:51:33 +0000
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