An Introduction to the UIDAI
The Unique Identification venture was propelled by the Planning Commission keeping in mind the end goal to guarantee that every inhabitant of India would get a remarkable type of ID. The undertaking was acquainted with giving better welfare administrations to the occupants of the nation and additionally to go about as a directing substance to screen an extensive variety of legislative plans and projects.
Conceptualisation of the UIDAI
The interesting recognizable proof idea first observed the light of day in 2006 after the Department of Information Technology allowed endorsement for the undertaking. In its underlying stage, it was dedicated the ”Unique ID for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families” and was to be executed over the span of one year by the National Informatics Center (NIC). Following the endorsement, an advisory group was framed in July 2006 to suggest forms required for the support of information gathered in the fundamental database of the BPL venture.
This council at that point got a report put together by M/S Wipro Ltd, which laid out how the UIDAI would be connected with the database of electorates. The Committee likewise thought about that a UIDAI Authority would be set up under the Planning Commission’s degree with a view to making a particular personality for the specialist and also be accomplishing the objectives laid out for the XI Plan. A proposition was then given over to the Planning commission on 30th August 2006 for endorsement.
Amid this time, development of the National Population Register and also the taking off of multi-faceted National Identity Cards to every single Indian subject was being completed by the Registrar General of India.
A choice was then taken, after the Prime Minister’s endorsement, to amalgamate both the National Population Register and in addition, the Unique Identification Number undertaking under an EGoM (Empowered gathering of Ministers). This gathering, which was framed on fourth December 2006, was endowed with taking an ultimate conclusion subsequent to directing the procedures required and also distinguishing certain vital components that in the long run prompted the speedy and proficient acknowledgment of the venture.
Decisions are taken by the EGoM
The EGoM held a number of meetings at which decisions were taken with regards to setting up of the UIDAI
- On 27th November 2007, the EGoM held the first meeting where it identified the need for the creation of a database that was identity-related. The meeting also recognized a requirement for the setting up of a system that would be self-sufficient when it came to updation and maintenance on a daily basis.
- During the second meeting held on 28th January 2008, a plan was devised to amalgamate both the NPR and UIDAI as well as to attain approval for the setup of the UIDAI Authority.
- During the third meeting on 7th August 2008, a proposal was given to the EGoM with regards to the establishment of the UIDAI. This was done to clear the path towards an ultimatum regarding the UIDAI.
- At the fourth meeting held on 4th November 2008, a number of decisions were taken:
- The UIDAI will be recognized as an executive authority in its initial phase
- The roles of the UIDAI during this phase was to be limited to database creation
- The establishment of the database was left entirely up to the UIDAI
- The UIDAI would work as part of the Planning Commission for a five year period
- The core of the UIDAI would consist of a workforce of 10 persons at the central level
- Simultaneous approval with State and Central UIDAI authorities
- A deadline of December 2009 was set for the UIDAI to begin initial functioning by a select set of users
- The holding of a meeting where the main structure and staff requirements would be decided upon
- Following these decisions, the Cabinet Secretary recommended the following:
- Immediate recognition of the UIDAI
- The working of the UIDAI to be overseen by a high-level advisory
- Certain authorities to be given the responsibility of overseeing the functioning of the Chief UIDAI Commissioner
- The formation of a core team
- The Unique Identification Authority of India was eventually set up at the by the Planning Commission at the fourth meeting of the EGoM on 4th November 2008 with a team of 115 officials. At the meeting, the various functions that the UIDAI would have to carry out were finalized and authority was inferred upon the UIDAI with regards to policy implementation, database, updating, operation and maintenance.
Decisions Taken At The Prime Minister’s Council
On 30th July 2009, the Prime Minister’s Council of UIDAI Authority of India was established. The role of the Council was to act as an advisory to the UIDAI on tasks such as programming, development of different methods and their implementation as well as to ensure that all departments work in tandem with partners and stakeholders.
The PMs Council arrived at the following decisions:
- The requirement for a legislative structure
- Endorsement of the plan across the board
- Support with regards to budgetary matters to stakeholders and partners
- Formulation and establishment of Demographic as well as Biometric standards
- Approval of the UIDAI Structure
- Staff Flexibility
- Deployment and Repatriation of officers
- Eligibility criteria regarding government accommodation
- Post broad banding
- Hiring of professionals
- Establishment of Global Advisory Councils of PIOs
- Hiring of interns
A Cabinet Committee was also set up on October 22nd, 2009, to deal with any issues that may arise with the UIDAI as far as its planning, policy making, programming, funding, functioning and other activities are concerned.
Features of the UIDAI Model
The main features of the UIDAI Model are:
- Focus on the poor – One of the main features of the UIDAI Model is its focus on the poorer and economically backward communities of India. It aims to bring a majority of the poorer sections of society under the UID scheme so as to enhance delivery of services to the underprivileged.
- Resident Enrolment with a thorough and bona fide verification process – In order to avoid instances of fraud and duplication within the UIDAI database, the UIDAI Authority has chalked out a plan to conduct verification of residents by accessing their biometric and demographic details before entering them into the database. Suitable methods will also be in place to ensure parts of the poor populace who do not possess any identification documents will be included in the database without undermining the data collected.
- Responsibility as a partner – The UIDAI is tasked with collaborating with state and central departments as well as certain agencies from the private sector. These agencies will act as registrars for the UIDAI
- Flexibility – The model also ensures flexibility as far as issuance of cards, collection of data, verification, processing etc. are concerned.
- Zero duplication – The model also ensures that the system is designed in such a way so as to avoid instances of duplication of data within the database.
- Authentication via online means – The UIDAI will ensure that resident’s demographic as well as biometric data can be accessed and compared by the relevant agencies only through strict online authentication
- Transparency – All data will be available to the public except the Personal Identity Information of a resident
- Security of Information – Through the use of the latest technology systems, the UIDAI will ensure that all data collated within the database will be safe and secure.
Role of the UIDAI
The main roles of the UIDAI are as follows:
- Utilising the assistance of service providers to help with the development, design and deployment of Aadhaar applications.
- Issuance of Aadhaar to Indian residents
- Establish fixed standards with regards to the enrolment of residents as well as the authentication process
- Recruitment of Registrars and providing approval to agencies dealing with resident enrolment among other things
- To improve and enhance the objectives of the scheme by providing assistance in terms of service creation dependent on authentication of Aadhaar
Search UID or EID by Name
If you have forgotten your Aadhaar Number (UID) or Enrolment Number (EID), then you do not have to worry because the Indian Government has introduced various solutions that will help you find this information online easily.
People can easily search their UID or EID by Name. To do so, they have to follow a few simple steps.
Steps for Searching UID or EID by Name:
- Visit the Resident Portal of UIDAI and click on ‘Find UID/EID’.
- Choose UID or EID on the ‘You want to receive your lost’ section.
- Enter details such as your name, registered mobile number and email id.
- Enter the security code. The security code is displayed in the Captcha (the grey box).
- Click on Get OTP.
- Once you get the OTP, enter it in the ‘Enter OTP’ section and click on ‘Verify OTP’.
An email containing the EID or UID details will be sent on your registered email id. You will receive the details via SMS on your registered mobile number as well.
