UIDAI makes face, iris recognition necessary for registration

[AnGrz_Z_K_Jailer]

15 Jan 2010, 1829 hrs IST, PTI

NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has decided to have details of face, iris and ten finger prints as a necessary
requirement for registration of residents.

The decision was taken after a committee constituted by UIDAI in September last year under the Chairmanship of Dr BK Gairola, DG, NIC suggested parameters for biometric cards, followed by international users, based on the ground realities in India.

In its report submitted to UIDAI, the Committee has recommended the standards for face, finger print (including the minutiae formats) and iris image.

"UIDAI, after careful consideration and examination of the recommendations of the Committee, has accepted the standards and best practices suggested by the Committee for face, finger prints and iris.

"The UIDAI, after taking all relevant factors into consideration, has also decided that all three biometric attributes of residents, viz face, all ten finger prints and both iris images will be collected during the enrolment process into the UID system," an official release said.

Source : UIDAI makes face, iris recognition necessary for registration- Software-Infotech-The Economic Times

 

[gogbot]

excellen, they really seem intent on making as fraud free system as possible

 

[ramu]

This system with improve the public delivery mechanism and make it much more efficient and corruption resistant. I don't know how much of corruption can be removed from such a system but it sure will help.

The Indian rural urban divide can be bridged if and if we understand it better. This I believe is a step closer to where we have to be. Nandan Nilekani's book Imagining India talks about the UID and the benefits it can bring to the population in general. Hope the benefits translate to reality.




http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-defence/60247-patriotism-web-should-turn-into-action-ground.html

P.S: The other thread was closed but I believe the sentiment is alive!

 

[ramu]

1 Jun 2010

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the Unique Identity project, which proposes to give a 12-digit unique number to all residents of the country, will provide a platform for direct transfer of benefits and subsidies to the poor.

He described the UID project as an important instrument to expand financial inclusion.

"The Unique ID project is progressing well and I am hopeful that the first set of 'Aadhaar' numbers will be issued between August 2010 and February 2011. This project will provide a platform for direct transfer of benefits and subsidies to the poor. It will be an important instrument to expand financial inclusion," the Prime Minister said while releasing the 'Report to the People 2009-10'.

The Unique Identification Number project of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chaired by IT czar Nandan Nilekani was recently renamed 'Aadhaar' (foundation) as part of the efforts to reach out to the common man.

UID key instrument to expand financial inclusion: UPA report-Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times