The process of issuing unique identification number to all the people in the capital may miss the September 30 deadline. So far, just 27% of population has been enrolled under the Unique Identification-AADHAR project. Admitting that the pace of work was slow and would take another six months, unless the private agencies engaged for the purpose speed up the process, Delhi revenue minister A K Walia has now set a fresh deadline of January 2012.
Latest figures show that out of total estimated population of 1.67 crore in the caiptal only 45.5 lakh have been enrolled till now. However, the UID-AADHAR numbers have been generated for 9.5 lakh individuals only. An analysis of the data shows that an average of 69,763 enrolments happen in a day. In case the pace of enrolment is not increased it will take another 6 months to complete the remaining 73% of enrolment.
Walia has now directed that the average enrolment per day should be raised to 1.25 lakh so that the enrolment is completed by early January next year. District authorities have been asked to ensure that more machines are installed to speed up the process.
Walia has made it clear that non-performance at any level will not be tolerated and action will be taken against non-performers. He instructed the divisional commissioner to forfeit the security deposit of Tera Soft, the agency responsible for dismal performance in East and South districts. These two districts are at the bottom of the list as far as percentage of enrolment done is concerned. Another agency is also issued an warning for its unsatisfactory performance. District authorities have been asked to replace non-performing agencies with the new agencies having good credentials. At present, 10 agencies are involved in the project.
Delhi government and the Unique Identification Authority of India signed a memorandum of understanding in June last year to implement UID in the capital. Under the project, every individual will be issued a unique identity number along with biometric details of the retina and fingerprints. UID will be issued to every individual, including new born babies, who is a resident of Delhi. However, biometric details will be taken of those who are five years and above.
The unique number is seen as a foolproof identity that cannot be duplicated. It is seen as a proof to enable people holding the identity number to apply for opening a bank account and other papers like ration cards and pension. It is seen as beneficial particularly for the vulnerable and the homeless as most of them find it difficult to secure any social entitlements due to lack of identity papers.
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