Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairperson, Nandan Nilekani said, Aadhaar, the world’s biggest individual digital identification system would change the “game” of how the government interacts with individuals.
Making the observation at the VM Tarkunde Memorial Lecture, Nilekani defined the system as an “internet space which can be accessed from anywhere and empowers the deprived,” terming it a “gateway” to services.
The three levels through which Aadhaar would work is the unique individual number, the possibility of transferring entitlements directly into one’s bank accounts and enabling beneficiaries to choose their government service provider.
He insisted that privacy is not simply linked to the unique identification (UID) number but also to digital transactions in emails and social media that can be accessed by the government to snoop. Simultaneously, he emphasised the need to have a “legal infrastructure” to deal with concerns on privacy.
He added that the UIDAI, to that effect, was collecting limited amount of personal information such as residential address and age.
“Aadhaar will benefit both people and the government and is a risk worth taking. It will check corruption by eliminating interface with government officials and improve accountability in delivery of services.”
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Aadhaar is a very good initiative from the Indian govt. especially when it comes with the intention of providing benefits to the poor people of the country. I do appreciate these efforts but Aadhaar needs some improvement to make it a nation-wide success.
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