It will be a permanent identification number -- from birth to death -- aimed at eliminating the need for multiple identifications. Photographs and biometric data will be included to make the identification perfect.
Who?
It will cover all citizens, including those below 18 years of age. To start with, the unique IDs will be given to those on electoral rolls.
Why?
It will help in establishing citizenship, reduce identity related frauds, address security issues and ensure that benefits of schemes reach the people.
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