After the launch, people in need of an Aadhaar number can go to permanent enrolment centres, where they will get not just e-Aadhaar numbers for Rs 10, but can also get a unique identity number to any new addition in the family, besides updating biometric or demographic data by paying Rs 15. Those who could not enrol during the special drives can also visit such centres.
The authority is starting 300 such centres. The plan is to scale this number up to 1,000 by September. The Aadhaar Kendras will be located in Common Service Centres or Government Buildings in block/ mandal/ tehsil/ taluka or municipal ward offices.
Three Aadhaar-enabled services were also launched, including e-KYC, OTP (one-time pin) authentication and Iris authentication. UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani termed all these as a part of ‘Portable Digital Assets’, and said these would act as a single gateway to many services. This will also help to roll out various schemes in a cost-effective manner.
The e-KYC service will enable individuals to authorise service providers to receive electronic copies of their proof of identity and address. This service can be deployed by agencies to verify a resident’s identity and address.
Only demographic information (name, address, date of birth, gender, photograph and mobile number) that is collected during Aadhaar enrolment will be shared, at the request of, and/or with the consent of the number holder. However, the information will be available only for a few seconds to the service provider to avoid misuse.
The OTP service will enable Aadhaar-based authentication of all residents using their mobile telephone anytime, anywhere on self-service mode without having to use the biometric authentication device. This service will enable residents to authenticate identity for availing themselves of Aadhaar-enabled services by providing a combination of the Aadhaar number and iris image of the individual.
Under the OTP service and iris authentication, the authority’s digital platform would not share the demographic details and respond in only in ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to authenticate the identity of an individual.
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Aadhaar is a very good scheme from the Indian government especially for the poor people from the country. The scheme has been accepted across the country with open hearts and we should appreciate government’s efforts for such type of schemes. The launch of Aadhaar based Direct Cash Transfer scheme is an addition to benefits of the people as it will reduce the corruption involved up to some extent. The genuine beneficiary will get advantages of the welfare programmes from both the state and the central government.
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