- Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has launched the Aadhaar-enabled service delivery system (AESD), an electronic system that correctly identifies the targeted beneficiaries of government's several social schemes/services in Dudu near Jaipur.
- 21st crore Aadhaar card given to Bali Bai of Kurawad village in Udaipur district
- The launch marked second anniversary of the Unique Identification Citizenship Number Project.
- The first Aadhaar card was issued in Maharashtra on September 29, 2010.
- Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairman: Nandan Nilekani
- Aadhaar-based delivery system will benefit crores of people through direct transfer of cash that will reduce the role of middlemen and bring down complaints of delay and leakage in government schemes.
ABOUT AADHAAR:
- Aadhaar, a 12-digit number, serves as a proof of identity and address in the country
- It is an online identity platform that can be accessed in real-time for authenticating beneficiaries and can be adapted by user agencies
APPLICATION:
- It will be used for making payments to beneficiaries under MGNREGA, PDS, social security pension schemes, LPG distribution scheme, Chief Minister’s rural BPL housing and Chief Minister’s higher education scholarship.
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