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2 Objectives In this module you will learn to Explain Unique Identity Define Aadhaar Explain the UIDAI Eco-system Interpret the benefits of Aadhaar Outline the way the message of Aadhaar is spread 2

3 UIDAI Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI was notified by the Planning Commission on 28th January, 2009 as an attached office under the Planning Commission UIDAI will be the regulatory authority managing a Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR), which will issue Aadhaars, update resident information, and authenticate the identity of residents as required. 3

4 You are Unique These you set you apart: Name Place of birth Date of birth Gender Father's/Husband's/ Mother's/ Wife's/ Guardian's name School / College attended Address Your face 4

5 Demographic and Biometric Data Demographic Information – nationality, age, education, religion, employment status Biometric Information – iris, finger print, face 5

6 Your finger prints are unique 6

7 Your iris is unique 7

8 What is identity verification C hecking the authenticity of Information about Identity Information about biometric details 8

9 Checking the authenticity of Information about Identity Information about biometric details 9

10 Unique Identification Number Aadhaar 10

11 What it is: A number (12 digits) For every individual, including infants will be given a single unique ID number Enables identification, and is for every resident Will collect and record the demographic and biometric information to establish uniqueness of individual Voluntary For every resident, irrespective of existing documentation UIDAI will enable a universal identity infrastructure that any ID based application like ration card, passport etc. can use UIDAI will give a "Yes" or "No" response for any identification authentication queries 11 Aadhaar

12 What it is not  Just Another Card  One per family  Establishes citizenship and is only for Indians  Will collect profiling information such as caste, religion, language  Mandatory  Only for individuals who possess identification documents  Individuals can obtain multiple Aadhaar  Aadhaar will replace all other IDs 12 Aadhaar

13 Acquiring Aadhaar

14 UIDAI’s Goal and Mission 14 To provide Aadhaar to residents of India that: –Can be verified easily, quickly and in a cost effective way –Can eliminate duplicate and fake identities

15 Using pre-enrolment Data 15

16 The Objectives of UIDAI – Identity Verification 16

17 UIDAI Eco-System 17

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19 Benefits of Aadhaar Residents Registrars and Enrollers The Government 19

20 Spreading the message 20 Success of Aadhaar

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