G.K.Pillay , Home Secretary of India - T.V. Interview
India goes for Nat ID card with biometric details of every Indian over 15yo: but caste-free at last?
Biggest census ever undertaken in the world.
Apart from census collecting all details including biometrics for a national population register that will cover every body in India . Ten finger prints photographs and also Iris imaging if UIDAI decides. Info will be passed electronically to UIDAI to issue each individual a unique identification number for every one above age 15 and smart card will be issued for every one over 18.
Mainly to ensure there is minimal leakage of govt subsidies and ensures Govt hand outs get to the deserving people.
Whole population will get unique identification numbers for all residents as of 2010.
( Including the 20 million Bangladesis ??)
No questions on caste, but age religion and sex is noted. heading towards a casteless india.
There will be adequate precautions will be taken on privacy issues. Nilkeni will protect UIN.
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