[Reader-list] Karmayog seeks your views on the UID project

[Chandni Parekh]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/59208

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Thu Jan 21, 2010


The process to assign a unique identity number to each Indian has been
started under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
(See http://uidai.gov.in/ for more details)

It is expected that a unique identification number (UID) that can be
verified and authenticated in an online, cost-effective manner, and which is

robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities, will help to bring

about transformation in the lives of many Indians, who struggle daily to
access and rightfully use resources that are available for them. Do you
agree?

Now is the time to give suggestions and inputs on how this UID Project can
be designed and implemented to be people-friendly, useful and easily doable
for
government.

Some examples:
a) what are simple and effective ways to prevent misuse?
b) is biometric identification a suitable method to adopt in India?
c) how can UID be used to benefit groups such as migrant workers, street
children, etc.?
d) should the UID be integrated with other existing I/Cards such as the Pan
Card, Voting Card, etc.? How?
e) have you heard of experiences of similar initiatives in other countries,
companies, etc.?
f) what are the experiences of NGOs which have been working with groups of
all types and sizes, and how such persons could use and benefit from a UID.

Karmayog will compile and forward all suggestions received to the UID
Authority, as well as display all these on our website for others to read
and respond.

Thanks
Vinay
www.karmayog.org/uid -- bringing out your unique identity