What is Aadhaar Number?

What is Aadhaar Number?
Aadhaar Number
Aadhaar is a unique 12 digit number issued by the government as proof of identity and residence in India. No resident can have a duplicate number since it is linked to their individual.

WHAT AADHAAR IS
A number(12 Digits)
For every individual, including infants
Enables identification, and is for every resident
Will collect demographic and biometric information to establish uniqueness of individual
Voluntary
For every resident, irrespective of existing documentation
Each individual will be given a single unique ID number
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
WHAT AADHAAR ISN’T
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
Individual can obtain multiple AADHAARs AADHAARs will replace all other IDs
UIDAI information will be accessible to public and private agencies

Aadhaar Number Benefits

Aadhaar Benefits

One Aadhaar = 1 beneficiary

Aadhaar is a unique number, and no resident can have a duplicate number since it is linked to their individual biometrics; thereby identifying fake and ghost identities which result in leakages today.

Portability:

Aadhaar is a universal number, and agencies and services can contact the central Unique Identification database from anywhere in the country to confirm a beneficiary’s identity.

Inclusion of those without any existing identity documents:

A problem in reaching benefits to poor and marginalized residents is that they often lack the identification documents they need to receive State benefits; the ‘Introducer‘ system which has been approved for data verification for the UIDAI will enable such residents to establish an identity.

Electronic benefit transfers

The UID-enabled-Bank-Account network will offer a secure and low cost platform to directly remit benefits to residents without the heavy costs associated today with benefit distribution.

Aadhaar-based authentication to confirm entitlement delivered to the beneficiary:

Tthe UIDAI will offer online authentication services for agencies who wish to validate a resident’s identity; this service will enable confirmation of the entitlement actually reaching the intended beneficiary.

Self-service puts residents in control:

Using Aadhaar as an authentication mechanism, residents should be able to access up-to-date information about their entitlements, demand services and redress their grievances directly from their mobile phone, kiosks or other means. In the case of self-service on the resident’s mobile, security is assured using two-factor authentication (i.e. by proving possession of the resident’s registered Mobile Number and knowledge of the resident’s Aadhaar PIN).

Aadhaar Advantages

Advantages after getting an Aadhaar Number / UID 

The Aadhaar will become the single source of identity verification. Once residents enrol, they can use the number multiple times – they 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,andso on.

By providing a clear proof of identity, the 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. The Aadhaar will also give migrants mobility of identity.

It will also provide governments with accurate data on residents, enable direct benefit programs, and allow government departments to coordinate investments and share information.

Aadhaar Status

Aadhaar Online Application Status

Pre-requisites:

Enrolment Number

Date and Time

Total number of Aadhaars Issued = 44,70,735

Number of Enrolments in all States of India

Andhra Pradesh: 1437310

Karnataka: 1298948

Tripura: 492818

Maharashtra: 438876

Jharkhand: 347470

Madhya Pradesh: 145631

Himachal Pradesh: 105370

Delhi: 63745

Uttar Pradesh: 56006

West Bengal: 30127

Tamil Nadu: 18481

Uttarakhand: 15704

Bihar: 4194

Orissa: 2962

Manipur: 2629

Pondicherry: 1810

Gujarat: 1448

Haryana: 1256

Chhattisgarh: 1242

Punjab: 1231

Sikkim: 1201

Chandigarh: 1037

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How to get Aadhaar ?

Registration/ Enrollment of Aadhaar Number/ UID Card 

Residents of India need to visit the nearest Enrollment Camp and need to fulfill some formalities (given below) in order to register for an Aadhaar.

Documents Verification.

Biometric Scanning of Ten Fingerprints.

Biometric Scanning of Iris.

Photograph.

Here are some of the stages of enrollment:

Enrolment Agency Operator

Resident Provides Verification Document

Enroler Enters Resident Data

Resident Validating Data Entry

Capture of Face Photograph

Iris Capture

Fingerprints Capture (Left Hand)

Fingerprints Capture (Right Hand)

Both Thumbprint Capture

Enroler Signing off with his own finger print

Resident Receives Acknowledgment

After these stages, residents will get an Aadhaar number within 20 to 30 days.
The following documents are required while applying for aadhaar UID card.
Proof of name and photo identity: (any one from list below)
Passport
PAN card
Ration/PDS photo card
Voter ID
Driving license
Government photo ID cards
NREGS job card
photo ID issued by recognised educational institute
Arms license
photo bank ATM card
photo credit card
pensioner photo card
freedom fighter photo card
kisan photo passbook
CGHS/ECHS photo card
Address card having name photo issued bu department of post.
Proof of address: (any one from list below):
Passport
Bank Statement
Passbook
Post Office
Account Statement/Passbook
Ration Card
Voter ID /Driving License
Government Photo ID cards
Electricity Bill (not older than 3 months)
Water bill (not older than 3 months)
Telephone Landline Bill (not older than 3 months)
Property Tax Receipt (not older than 3 months)
Credit Card Statement (not older than 3 months)
Insurance Policy
Signed Letter having Photo from Bank on letterhead
Signed Letter having Photo issued by registered Company on letterhead
Signed Letter having Photo issued by Recognized Educational Instruction on letterhead
NREGS Job Card
Arms License
Pensioner Card
Freedom Fighter Card
Kissan Passbook
CGHS / ECHS Card
Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA or Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead
Certificate of Address issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
Income Tax Assessment Order
Vehicle Registration Certificate
Registered Sale / Lease / Rent Agreement
Address Card having Photo issued by Department of Posts
Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt.
Proof of DoB (optional) : (any one from list below)
Birth Certificate
SSLC Book/Certificate
Passport
Certificate of Date of Birth issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead

Banks & UIDAI To Arrange 14 lakh Micro ATMs

MUMBAI: The unique identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is working with the Association of Banks in India to create a network of 14 lakh micro ATMs across the country. While banks are authorized the transaction, the authentication is UIDAI by association with its biometric database.

The UIDAI is also considering giving unbanked citizens the option to receive a prepaid payment card issued by banks that can be used to channel payments to government plans, including the National Law on Rural Employment Guarantee . "The plan is to have at least two micro-ATMs in every village, which means you have to be at least 14 lakh from them," said AP Singh, Director General, UIDAI, speaking at an International Forum Prepaid case Thursday. He said each owner UIDAI is currently the option of opening a bank account. "We intend to give them the additional option of receiving a payment card that can be used for electronic transactions," he said.

Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Scale national projects with the aim of building a secure, reliable and centralized repository of personal data and biometric demographic, initiated by the Government of India.Aadhaar program, executed by the unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI). 

The first number aadhaar was launched in Maharashtra in the village of Tembli, the September 29, 2010 by the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, in August presence of Shri Nandan Nilekani and Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Aadh be extended to about 600 million citizens over the next 4-5 years.

Aadaar Card

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K K Sharma, Asst. Director General of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) talks about the Aadhaar and the procedures for getting Unique Identification Number.

In these clip shows the common man of India how easily they can empower themselves to having an identification card which dosen't need supporting documents ( address proof, photo id etc.)

How Aadhar ( UIDAI )is useful for Indians in hindi

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How to check the status of the aadhar card

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There is no marriage without aadhar records

Aadhar card numbers are likely to be mandatory not only to get LPG gas connection, ration from fair price shops, but also for the registration of marriage records, land and vehicles and bank transactions.The state government is looking at this to convince those who have not registered for ID cards only. 90 percent of people in Hyderabad have registered their names aadh card. The other 10 percent is primarily from government departments and state sector IT center."100 percent registration is likely to be completed in the state capital in September.Once this happens, aadh card numbers will be a must for all citizens, "said the director of the civil society Chakravarthy KRBHN supplies.Aadh in charge and assistant supply officer Seshagiri Rao MS said aadh card would be mandatory for health screening in public and private hospitals.It is also used in police stations and courts to clarify the cases as soon as possible. Aadh cards are designed to ensure efficient access to national and state systems.He said that the total population of 42 lakh (according to census 2011) in Hyderabad, 37 lakh have registered for the cards. 12 lakh people have received them and the rest are waiting for the cards. Chakravarthy also said the government is working on the correction of incorrect data on the cards and come with software for this.

However, some city residents are not satisfied with the management of the distribution of cards UID. Alim MD, a resident of Rasoolpura said: "I registered my name for the card aadh in February, but I have none yet. On the other hand, the fair price shops in the city are asking me the number aadh or receipt of registration, when I to buy the ration. Why do we ask this even before the completion of the project, "he asked

''Aadhaar card registrations bottomward by 60%''

Aadhaar registration card rate has fallen by 60 percent after officials announced recently the number aadh book is not required for LPG refills, receiving rations or taking advantage of government plans. 

In Hyderabad district, about 39,000 people use to register their names on a daily average. But on Monday, only 15,000 people signed their names after officials announced that a voluntary program, said in charge and assistant aadhaar supply Seshagiri Rao MS official. Director of civil society Chakravarthy KRBHN supplies admitted that the state government had announced the number aadhaar was mandatory in order to expedite the registration process. "But we created some panic in people, so the government had to re-advertise was not a necessity," he said. However, the tactic worked in Hyderabad for 93 percent of people have signed up for cards aadhaar, Chakravarthy said. When asked why he made a statement, although there was no confirmation of the identification of only one issuing authority in India, said: "The Government of India wants details of every citizen to be able to access accurate data in the distribution of plan benefits and thus curb illegal activities. " He said the card would be mandatory aadhaar in the near future. Meanwhile, civil society organizations such as the Deccan Development Society, the National Alliance of People's Movements and the Network of Human Rights Act require that the project be rejected and have launched campaigns against aadhaar card records. Deccan Development Society director PV Satheesh said: "Doing biometric measurements such as fingerprints and retina profile required for the acquisition of the card is a fascist form of a citizen to bring in the presentation. By documenting every detail of the citizens, the measure is an intrusion on their privacy. " Harpreet Singh Supplies commissioner said: "Currently, the card is not linked to aadh any government plan, since it is a voluntary registry. The project will not stop until all citizens have registered their names, and the government expects eradicate corruption have precise details of the citizens. "

UID not needed for LPG refill in AP

Aadhaar card number is not required for getting a new cooking gas connection or booking a refill cylinder in the state.In case any gas agency insists on the consumer to provide them the Aadhaar card number or the proof of having applied for the card, one can lodge a complaint with the civil supplies authorities.Further, the government has clarified that the Aadhaar number is only an option but not mandatory for obtaining any benefits under government schemes.Dispelling all rumours about linking the supply of LPG cylinders, issuance of ration cards, vehicle registration and other such facilities to the Aadhaar card project as baseless, civil supplies commissioner Harpreet Singh clarified on Saturday that the government had not issued any such guidelines.He said that neither the central government nor the state took any decision pertaining to which government scheme should be linked to Aadhaar. “It is up to the government to make any such announcement officially. No other organisation, including Aadhaar project authorities, have the powers to link the government schemes or LPG connection to the Aadhaar number,” he affirmed.

According to civil supplies department, only enrolment work has commenced for collecting biometric and demographic data of citizens.

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Aadhaar cards will be considered for publication and implementation of various schemes such as pensions, Arogya Lanka,  LPG connections, refunds of tuition and scholarships. Govt. Housing and subsidized rice systems in PDS. It is estimated that the Government. AP has already enrolled six people in lakhs aadhaar regime.

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Aadhaar cards for all by March 2012: CM (Banglore)

BANGALORE: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda is confident that the city will get Unique Identity Card for all by March 2012.After launching registration for the distribution of ‘Aadhaar’ cards on Wednesday at Yavanika on Nrupatunga Road, he encouraged the public to enrol themselves to ensure 100 per cent participation in the state. He said that in Tumkur and Mysore districts, 95 per cent enrolment has been recorded while enrolment in another 13 districts in Karnataka has just begun. Enrolment will start in the remaining districts of Karnataka by August 31. “We need the public’s co-operation to make it a complete success,” he urged.Gowda further said that by March 2012, they expect to reach at least 95 per cent in in the city soon.There are more than 1,000 centres in Bangalore which will function 24 hours a day and the public should make utilise of it, he said.

MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao, e-governance secretary M N Vidhyashankar, Mayor Sharadamma, Deputy Mayor Harish Kumar, Youth and sports service secretary Perumal and others were present during the event.