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Module 1 4 th November, MEL-JOL

Module 1 4 th November, 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

Module 1 4 th November, 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.

Module 1 4 th November, Case 1 Sunil Kumar, a motor mechanic, who has migrated from another state. He wants to open a savings bank account in one of the nationalized banks. The bank asked him to submit his identity proof and address proof. Sunil Kumar does not have any identity proof

Module 1 4 th November, Now Sunil Kumar keeps the money that he earns on his person or in his house. He is constantly afraid of loosing his money. Cannot avail loans under Government schemes. He had to setup up a motor cycle repair shop by putting up a roadside shelter.

Module 1 4 th November, Case 2 A.R. Vijay and Vijay R. are both eligible, for a house under a state government slum rehabilitation scheme A.R. Vijay had the necessary documents to prove his eligibility under this scheme. Vijay R. did not have all the required documents to prove his identity. Now Vijay R. is homeless and lives on the footpath with his family.

Module 1 4 th November, Case 3 Nita Y., a 66 year old woman, falls under the category of Below Poverty Line (BPL). Various government schemes exist for BPL individuals. These schemes provide rations, old age pension, etc. for such deprived people. But Nita is unable to obtain benefits from those government schemes as she does not have any identification documents.

Module 1 4 th November, What sets you apart?

Module 1 4 th November, 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

Module 1 4 th November, Demographic and Biometric Data Demographic Information – nationality, age, education, religion, employment status Biometric Information – iris, finger print, face

Module 1 4 th November, Your finger prints are unique

Module 1 4 th November, Your iris is unique

Module 1 4 th November, What is identity verification Checking the authenticity of Information about Identity Information about biometric details

Module 1 4 th November, Checking the authenticity of Information about Identity Information about biometric details

Module 1 4 th November, Unique Identification Number Aadhaar

Module 1 4 th November, 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 Aadhaar

Module 1 4 th November, 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 Aadhaar

Module 1 4 th November, Acquiring Aadhaar

Module 1 4 th November, UIDAI’s Goal and Mission 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

Module 1 4 th November, Using pre-enrolment Data

Module 1 4 th November, The Objectives of UIDAI – Identity Verification

Module 1 4 th November, UIDAI Eco-System

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Module 1 4 th November, Benefits of Aadhaar Residents Registrars and Enrollers The Government

Module 1 4 th November, What is Financial Inclusion? Financial Inclusion (FI) implies access to formal financial services UIDAI plans to enable FI by facilitating the opening of bank accounts for all residents along with the issuance of the Aadhaar There would also be a provision to link the existing bank accounts of residents to the Aadhaar Bank accounts can be opened for all residents, including children The micro-ATM network will eliminate the need for the resident’s physical proximity to the bank

Module 1 4 th November, Benefits of Financial Inclusion UIDAI is working at ensuring disbursal of social security benefits, like –Pension –Scholarship –NREGA wages directly to these bank a/c Person to person immediate transfer of funds at low cost Mobile top-ups and similar other applications easily implemented, even in villages

Module 1 4 th November, Spreading the message Success of Aadhaar

Module 1 4 th November, Questions