Government may be using all the 10 fingerprints or opt for iris scanning for gathering data during 2011 census for the National Population Register. This will make the access of data easier for the Unique Identification Number project.
The Unique Identification Number (UID) scheme, which is expected to roll out the first number in 12-18 months, will be first conferred on the beneficiaries of the centre's flagship programme under the NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act).
The unique 16-digit UID will not confer any rights.
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