1. Aadhaar will become the single source of identity verification. Residents would be spared the hassle of repeatedly providing supporting identity documents each time they wish to access services such as obtaining a bank account, passport, driving license and so on. 2. By providing a clear proof of identity, Aadhaar will also facilitate entry for poor and underprivileged residents into the formal banking system and the opportunity to avail services provided by the government and the private sector. 3. Giving migrants mobility of identity. 4. Financial inclusion with deeper penetration of banks, insurance and easy distribution of benefits of government schemes.[29]
[edit] Enrollment
Aadhaar Enrollment began in September 2010. As of December 31, 2011, there were 36,000 active enrollment stations in thirty two states and union territories.[30] In February 2012, the enrollment reached originally approved target of 200 million. The enrollment will commence in middle of April 2012 for 400 million residents being enrolled through multi-registrar model. NPR continues to enroll in its assigned territory.[31]
The total number of AADHAARs issued as of 16-July-2012 is 18.5 crores (185 million).
This is over 15% of the total population of India.
Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi lead in terms of the number of AADHAARs issued.
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Projected benefits
1. Aadhaar will become the single source of identity verification. Residents would be spared the hassle of repeatedly providing supporting identity documents each time they wish to access services such as obtaining a bank account, passport, driving license and so on.
2. By providing a clear proof of identity, Aadhaar will also facilitate entry for poor and underprivileged residents into the formal banking system and the opportunity to avail services provided by the government and the private sector.
3. Giving migrants mobility of identity.
4. Financial inclusion with deeper penetration of banks, insurance and easy distribution of benefits of government schemes.[29]
[edit] Enrollment
Aadhaar Enrollment began in September 2010. As of December 31, 2011, there were 36,000 active enrollment stations in thirty two states and union territories.[30] In February 2012, the enrollment reached originally approved target of 200 million. The enrollment will commence in middle of April 2012 for 400 million residents being enrolled through multi-registrar model. NPR continues to enroll in its assigned territory.[31]
The total number of AADHAARs issued as of 16-July-2012 is 18.5 crores (185 million).
This is over 15% of the total population of India.
Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi lead in terms of the number of AADHAARs issued.
Further details are available at the UIDAI portal
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