Nandan Nilekani to head national identity card project
By IANSThursday, June 25, 2009
NEW DELHI - The government Thursday appointed Nandan Nilekani, co-chairman of software giant Infosys, as the chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority — constituted to provide identity cards to Indian citizens. Nilekani, who has been given the rank and status of a cabinet minister, will step down from the Infosys board.This is a project of national importance. This is something which he (Nilekani) would like to take up, said Infosys chief executive and managing director S. Gopalakrishnan.
UID is an entity under the Planning Commission.
Under the programme, unique identification cards would be provided to citizens by 2011. In the beginning, it will be assigned to all voters by building on current electoral roll data.
It will work in coordination with the National Population Register of the home ministry through the Registrar General of the Census, in accordance with the Indian Citizenship Act, the government said in a statement.
“This would not only address security related issues but is also aimed at establishing citizenship, reducing identity related frauds and also prevent leakages in different government schemes,” it said.
Added Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia: “This will be a very superior card. This would really help all of us. We would start testing these on a pilot basis in a year.
The card will help citizens avail basic government services like driving licenses, passports and voters identity cards.
April 26, 2010: 5:03 am
sir, i would like to work with you in this uid project as a volunteer,please let me know how to go about it |
S. KARTHIKEYAN |
April 14, 2010: 11:02 pm
HAI SIR, I HAD READ A NEWS RECENTLY, ABOUT YOUR CALL FOR STUNDENTS TO DO SUMMER INTERSHIP, IN THIS PROJECT. MY SON, WHOSE DOING HIS M.S. ( CYBER SECURITIES ) IN , NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, IS INTERESTED IN DOING INTERSHIP IN YOUR PROJECT. HE IS EXPECTED TO SPEND 3 MONTHS OF SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN INDIA JUNE - AUGUST 2010 ). KINDLY GUIDE US. REGARDS, S.KARTHIKEYAN |
Shelke |
April 12, 2010: 6:03 am
I got some important suggestions regarding Unified Identity Card project of government of India. Thanks a lot |
niranjan |
April 6, 2010: 3:24 am
Dear sir |
niranjan |
jahish babu |
February 2, 2010: 8:03 am
hi sir i am babu i am normal citozen of india and i have some ideas about the i d for citzenship hope i can also give you the ideas . jahish babu h v |
jahish babu |
January 29, 2010: 9:13 am
hi sir iam just a citizen of india and i think i can give you some small idias about this projuct and i am not an software engiear but may be i can also shere my idias with you for ex it should start from the birth cirtificate so please let me also work on this.thankyou |
AKULA SIVA SATYA SUBRAMANYAM |
November 20, 2009: 7:30 am
I well come the Idea of of Nandan, in raising some funds through this for issuing this card to citizens. Apart form this, I would appreciate if scope this in big way ( use infrastrure investment, servers etc) and more centralized to cater for any future expansion and integration of services of individual citizens, let us follow more sophictated technology, plotforms and products to pilot it. |
gaurav |
November 1, 2009: 11:44 am
hello mr.nandan ….i m vry much willing 2 work with u and be a part of this project so that i can put on my ideas in project also… |
gaurav |
November 1, 2009: 11:43 am
hello mr.nandan ….i m vry much willing 2 work with u and be a part of this project so that i can put on my ideas in project also… |
rajan |
July 24, 2009: 11:59 am
Dear Nandan I accept every one needs to be recognized and there are multiple systems exist in the country. Does that mean we have to start another scheme? Can’t we use Voter’s list and remove all problems in that system. |
Sujan |
July 15, 2009: 9:40 pm
Dear Mr.Nandan, Congratluations on being appointed as head of the Unique ID project. It feels good for the country to see a person having great expertise in providing reliable solutions and planning strategic alliances will now be leading this challenging position. I will be grateful to have an opportunity to meet you. God luck and Best Wishes, |
Varsha C Kodihalli |
July 14, 2009: 10:24 am
Hello Sir, Very good move taken by you for the citizens of India. I would also like to what ever way i can through the little thoughts. We would like to have your Email-ID in order to contact you for the same. |
July 11, 2009: 5:12 am
Unique Identification Authority is a must with e governanace catching up.I think personally Government appointed correct Personality for this Project. |
Suresh Gupta |
July 4, 2009: 10:02 am
Dear Nilekani Sir i want to personaly meet with you becouse I have so big and large concept (IDEA) in Unique Identity card project. I submited my idea to googles contest project projet10tothe100 on oct. 2008. and result is awaited. Sir i have some other concept like this project and that are so many use full. Plse contact me. |
Anil Jain |
July 3, 2009: 12:52 pm
Its a great move towards providing better life and better facilities to the Indian citizens, so congratulations for being the Chairman of the UID, yours Anil Jain |
MAYUR |
June 29, 2009: 9:40 am
Dear NANDAN, its a great move for our National Interest. as it may solve many problems without much complications. And will definately help more security the citizens of India. Like the Versatile personality like you, I am sure the tough task will be done accordingly planned. |
s manjula