[Reader-list] MNIC: Parliament Questions - 11

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  	HOME AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
STARRED 	 QUESTION NO  	420
ANSWERED ON   	22.08.2000
IDENTITY CARDS
420 .	Prof. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU
	


(a) whether the Government propose to provide identity cards to all
Indian Citizens above the age of fifteen;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the cost involved therein; and

(c) the time by which this process is likely to be completed?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)

(a)to(c): A detailed feasibility study in respect of the scheme of
Identity Cards has been conducted by a professional consultancy firm
who have recently submitted their report to the Government. The report
submitted by the consultants is being examined. No final decision
regarding the implementation of the proposal has been taken as yet by
the Government.