munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love): What is Aadhaar?

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique number which the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will issue for all residents. The number will be stored in a centralised database and linked to the basic demographics and biometric information – photograph, ten fingerprints and iris – of each individual. The details of the data fields and verification procedures are available here. *
16-04-11 - 02:08:19

munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love):
Aadhaar will be:

Easily verifiable in an online, cost-effective way
Unique and robust enough to eliminate the large number of duplicate and fake identities in government and private databases
A random number generated, devoid of any classification based on caste, creed, religion and geography *
16-04-11 - 02:09:28

munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love):
[b]Why Aadhaar?

Aadhaar-based identification will have two unique features:
Universality, which is ensured because Aadhaar will over time be recognised and accepted across the country and across all service providers.
Every resident's entitlement to the number.
The number will consequently form the basic, universal identity infrastructure over which Registrars and Agencies across the country can build their identity-based applications. *
16-04-11 - 02:11:10

munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love): Unique Identification of India (UIDAI) will build partnerships with various Registrars across the country to enrol residents for the number. Such Registrars may include state governments, state Public Sector Units (PSUs), banks, telecom companies, etc. These Registrars may in turn partner with enrolling agencies to enrol residents into Aadhaar. *
16-04-11 - 02:11:42