All states are important partners in Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) project, said its chairman Nandan Nilekani.
He said UIDAI is looking at providing an identity that’s mobile. “Indians have become mobile. Domestic migration will rise in forthcoming years due to various reasons, including weather. So, when we provide an unique identification number, it should travel with them. For instance, if a person from Bihar moves to Kerala, then the number should be valid like your mobile phone,’’ he explained.
He observed that government has increased its expenditure in various social welfare programme but the benefits should reach the deserving. “We should also make sure that it reaches the beneficiaries,’’ he said.
One of the challenges, according to him, is providing unique identification number for 4 million people, where each of them should have a different number. Another task is to ensure there is no duplication of numbers. “We are looking at a system where all 10 fingers, iris and photo is taken so as to avoid duplication,’’ he added.
The UIDAI is considering using mobile for online identification. “Today, everyone has a mobile phone. The process of identification will work through network,’’ Nilekani said.
Nilekani said that all states except one has tied up with the UIDAI.Speaking on sidelines of the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) Founder’s Day celebration, he said there is a uniform interest in states across the country. Further, he said: “Our role is limited to defining the IT and architecture. And we are doing that.’’
He said UIDAI is looking at providing an identity that’s mobile. “Indians have become mobile. Domestic migration will rise in forthcoming years due to various reasons, including weather. So, when we provide an unique identification number, it should travel with them. For instance, if a person from Bihar moves to Kerala, then the number should be valid like your mobile phone,’’ he explained.
He observed that government has increased its expenditure in various social welfare programme but the benefits should reach the deserving. “We should also make sure that it reaches the beneficiaries,’’ he said.
One of the challenges, according to him, is providing unique identification number for 4 million people, where each of them should have a different number. Another task is to ensure there is no duplication of numbers. “We are looking at a system where all 10 fingers, iris and photo is taken so as to avoid duplication,’’ he added.
The UIDAI is considering using mobile for online identification. “Today, everyone has a mobile phone. The process of identification will work through network,’’ Nilekani said.
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