TNN, Feb 22, 2011, 12.08am IST
Though the department conducted proof-of-concept (pilot project) on over 2.66 lakh people in Mysore and Tumkur districts, only 52,238 UIDs could be generated. "This was to test the fingerprint scanner, biometric devices and other technology, as older people have rough hands. The software responded well for both categories of people," sources added.
USES OF AADHAAR
Aadhaar will be linked to citizens' demographic and biometric information, which they can use to identify themselves anywhere in the country and to access a host of benefits and services. It would be a basis for building multiple services and applications, while facilitating greater connectivity to markets. Banks can link the unique number to a bank account for every resident, and use the online identity authentication to allow residents to access the account from anywhere in the country.
toiblr.reporter@timesgroup.com
Read more: Pilot project yielded few UIDs - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Pilot-project-yielded-few-UIDs/articleshow/7542951.cms#ixzz1Ew1yoO93
USES OF AADHAAR
Aadhaar will be linked to citizens' demographic and biometric information, which they can use to identify themselves anywhere in the country and to access a host of benefits and services. It would be a basis for building multiple services and applications, while facilitating greater connectivity to markets. Banks can link the unique number to a bank account for every resident, and use the online identity authentication to allow residents to access the account from anywhere in the country.
toiblr.reporter@timesgroup.com
Read more: Pilot project yielded few UIDs - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Pilot-project-yielded-few-UIDs/articleshow/7542951.cms#ixzz1Ew1yoO93