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27th Feb 2008
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India plans multi-purpose national ID card for citizens
The Government of India proposed to issue multi-purpose national identity (smart) card (MNIC) to the citizens in the country.
Published on 02/27/2008 - 17:23:00 PM
New Delhi: The Government of India proposed to issue Multi-purpose National Identity (smart) Card (MNIC) to the citizens in the country.
In a communication sent to the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Manikrao H Gavit said that the project envisages providing unique national identity number (NIN) to each person in the National Population Register.
However, keeping in view the complexities involved both in the processes and technology, a pilot project has been under implementation covering a population of 30.95 lakh in the selected areas in 12 states and one Union Territory.
"Under the pilot project, identity smart cards are being issued to the citizens of age 18 years and above," the Minister said.
Gavit informed that the production and distribution of identity cards to be completed by March this year has been undertaken through central public sector undertakings (PSUs).
He further added it has been decided that the implementation of the scheme in the entire country would be based in the light of the experiences gained and lessons learnt from the pilot project.
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