India UID: New Ways of doing business

by Nandan Nilekani (via MENAFN.com)

Another major purpose behind the UID is to address the problem of mobility in the country. With urbanization, the rate of migration too is on a high in India. And it is further expected to take a leap. By having the aadhar number, these migrants, be it the rural or urban migrants, will have a portable identity.

Nilekani further emphasized that UID will make public spending more transparent , equitable and effective . By making no duplication or diversion possible, the UID project will aim at ensuring public service delivery more convenient. "The whole concept is based on the inclusion point of view and not exclusion.

The world's poor deserve a legitimate individual identity. Biometrics can help.