UID Project ‘Aadhaar inaugurated in Kerala

Kerala takes first step on UID Project “Aadhaar”

The Unique Identification Number (UID) project of the central government, “Aadhaar” was launched in Kerala, at a function held at Hotel Mascot, Thiruvananthapuram on 24th February, 2011.  The function was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister, VS Achuthanandan.

The unique ID is a 12-digit number which the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is issuing to all residents of the country. Citizens will be provided with a number not a card. Kerala government has initiated for a quick implementation of the Project.The  Aadhaar project would be implemented by ”Akshaya” computer literacy project, Keltron and IT@School with the help of local bodies. More than 200 Akshaya entrepreneurs and officials of Keltron and IT@Shool have already undergone training for enrolling citizens.

MLA V Sivankutty, Mayor Adv.K.Chandrika, IT mission director Ishita Roy, Satheesh Babu of  ICFOSS, deputy director general Ashok Dalwai of UIDIA were also present on the occasion of launching UID project in Kerala. Mayor K Chandrika gave the presidential address.

Aadhaar Project will be developed on FOSS – Free and Open Source Software. Technopark- based International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) was also launched at the same function. ICFOSS will be  providing technical back up to different Government agencies  for using FOSS to implement various government projects in Kerala. Kerala is one of the first state  in the country to adapt to free software and implementing  it .

About Unique Identification Number:

The UID indicates unique identity of every citizen and  informations will be saved in a central database along with the details like photograph, impression of left and right hand thumb, eye-ball features of the person

It will just identify a citizen and will not be considered as a proof of citizenship

It can be used  as a proof of identity at many places like while opening an account in bank, getting passport and driving license. You will not need to furnish different proofs of identity every time. The number would act as a source of authentic information.

Unique Identification Number will improve service standards and increase satisfaction among people. It  ensures better delivery of services and welfare schemes to the people, especially the poor and marginalised.”

UID Project Profile

Project  : Aadhaar  means Support’ or ‘foundation’,

Logo -  yellow sun with a fingerprint embedded in its centre.

Logo Design -   Atul Sudhakar Rao Pande.

The Unique Identification Authority of India – UIDAI  is an agency of the Government of India responsible for implementation of the Project in India.This agency is a part of Planning Commission of India.The first Chairman of this authority, is Nandan Nilekani,  former Chairman of Infosys Technologies Ltd. UIDAI launched AADHAAR program in the tribal village, Tembhli, in Nandurbar,Maharashtra and the first resident to receive an UID was Rajana Sonawane of Tembhli village. This program was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh along with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

UIDAI  overview

Formed in – February 2009
Headquarters New Delhi
Annual budget 3,000 crores  (US$651 million) (2010)
Website     uidai.gov.in

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