Aadhar Card

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification (UID) number which the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is issuing for all Indian residents. The UID number is stored in a centralised database and linked to the basic demographics and biometric information – photograph, ten fingerprints and iris – of each individual. Benefits Great potential for not-so-privileged, poor and the marginalised people, mostly living in the rural areas Clear proof of identity Facilitate entry for poor and underprivileged residents into the formal banking system Opportunity to avail services provided by the government and the private sector Giving migrants mobility of identity Financial inclusion with deeper penetration of banks, insurance and easy distribution of benefits of government schemes. Once a person is on the Aadhaar database the person will be able to establish identity easily. Aadhaar will become the single source of identity verification. Residents would be spared the hassle of repeatedly providing supporting identity documents each time they wish to access services such as obtaining a bank account, passport, driving license and so on. By providing a clear proof of identity, Aadhaar will also facilitate entry for poor and underprivileged residents into the formal banking system and the opportunity to avail services provided by the government and the private sector. Aadhaar will also give migrants mobility of identity. Who can get an Aadhaar? An individual who is a resident in India and satisfies the verification process laid down by the UIDAI can get an Aadhaar. Age: A person of any age can get an aadhaar. For children below 3 years, biometric details will not be taken and the aadhaar will be linked to guardians/parents. They shall have to register biometrics when they turn 5 years of age. For children between 5 to 15 years, the biometric shall be re-registered again when they turn 15 years of age, as biometrics change with age. Useful Links.  http://www.uidai.gov.in/