Eaadhar Card UIDAI

Aadhaar, which contains 12 digits, is a unique identification number for the residents of India. The entity which issues Aadhaar cards to Indian residents is known as the Unique Identification Authority Of India (UIDAI). Aadhaarwas launched on 28 January 2009. The Aadhaar cards service is a voluntary service as it cost nothing from the residents of India. For the first time enrolment, the government will charge nothing from the citizen. However, in the future, the department will charge the amount of INR 50 for the changing and updates of biometric and demographic data.

There is a case that had been reported regarding Aadhaar and COVID-19 vaccination in Gujarat. Gujarat is a state which is located on the western coast of India. It has a coastline of 1,600km which is approximately (990 mi). The population of Gujarat recorded from the last survey was 60.4 million. By area, it is the fifth-biggest state, and by population, it is the ninth-largest state of India.

The case which was reported was held in Ahmedabad which is the largest city of Gujarat. The case tells us about the mistrust wording of the Government and their worker and survey team. In Ahmedabad, the survey team who visited there for the COVID vaccination refused to accept Aadhaar as the identity proof of the citizens. But as per the Government order, the Aadhaar cards will be used as a health ID for the vaccination. The survey team said that they will not accept Aadhaar cards but, instead of Aadhaar they will be accepting a passport or some other official documents. In this case, the resident of the Satellite area who’s name was Lalita Patel told me that the survey team was not accepting Aadhaar cards as official proof. She further added that the team conclusively told her that they have to provide some other official documents like PAN or their voter ID card. But the Aadhaar cards were not eligible for the vaccination.

In a society of Bhopal also, a case had been spotted that the survey team had clarified that they had been commanded that not to accept the Aadhaar card as proof. A member from the survey team said that instead of Aadhaarteywill accept other official documents like passport, passbook, or their PAN cards. He also said that there is a compulsory column of photo identification cards in the survey form.

The people are getting frustrated by the mistrust wording of the Government and their workers. They have requested the Government to convey a proper order regarding this case.

Sandip Sagale the District Collector gave his remarks by saying that if anyone does not have their Aadhaar card so, in this condition, they can show any of their officials verified documents to the survey team to get their vaccination. He said that it is a privilege for the citizens that they can show any of their certified documents to the team.

Unique identity numbers which contain 12 digits and are only issued to the people of India. These identity numbers are known as Aadhaar cards in India. The Indians have the opportunity to get their Aadhaar cards free of cost as it will be a voluntary service from the Indian Government to their citizens. It has been reported that the case had taken place in Ghaziabad, India linking with Aadhaar cards. Ghaziabad is an Indian city which is in the Uttar Pradesh state. Ghaziabad had declared the biggest city on the west side of Uttar Pradesh. The population of Ghaziabad when recorded was around 1,729,000 as per the last consensus.

The case which was recorded was in the counterfeiting of Aadhaar and voters’ IDs. It was reported that the cyber police, which is the special department of the police force had arrested two people regarding this case. The police gave their remarks by saying that there is a gang of people who had been participating in this illegal work. They also said that they had found some computer which is in bulk quantity, some counterfeit Aadhaar cards, and some cash from the arrested persons. One of the police officers said that it is a serious crime to issue Aadhaar and voter cards to people without having a license in a proper way.

It was reported by the police that the two persons which were arrested by the police have their shop in Sahibabad. The police said that they had sent one of their constables as a client at their shop. The constable told his requirement to the person that he wants to change his address from his Aadhaar card. In further, the officer and in-charge of the cyber cell who names were Abhay Kumar Mishra added in the statement that when the duo seeks the money, the constable told them that he is bringing some cash from his home. After coming out from their shop the constable urgently reported the police and gave all the details to them. And in no time the cyber department among with the Kotwali police team reached out at their shop and successfully they took both of the people in their custody. Mr. Abhay further added that the police team had taken all the stuff which the culprits were using for making counterfeit ID card. He also said that both of the culprits were doing this illegal work for the past whole calendar year.

In this case the SHO of Kotwali police station, Sandeep Singh also gave his remarks by saying that they have found a stamp and a scanner which might be known as an iris scanner. He also said that the culprits were using some adhesive to make their thumb impressions on the stamp.

In the end, the police clarified that the item which was in their custody contains 2 laptops, a fingerprint, and a sought eye scanner, and a device which is a GPS device. They also said that the application of Aadhaar cards was also installed on the laptops.

Kattakkada is a town in India that is located in Taluka and linking with the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. If we talk about its location from Neyyattinkara Town, it is situated 13km west, from Nedumangad Town it is situated 18km south and from the Capital City Thiruvananthapuram, it is situated  22km east. In the report, the population of Kattakkada in 2011 was about 40,448. The major languages which you can hear in this town are Malayalam and English.

Recently it was reported that in Kattakkada, Kerala, the Aadhaar cards in the quantity of 300 were given to a scarp dealer. The Aadhaar cards were along with the bundle of old papers when it was handed to the scarp dealer. In the report, it was also mentioned that the cards were out for delivery. The shop of the scarp dealer is located in Kattakkada. The Kattakkada police said that the case was registered on Saturday. They further said that they launched their team to find the details of the circumstances that how the Aadhaar cards were moved to the scrap dealer.

Consulting with the police the report was found that Peethuraj was the name of the scarp dealer and the Aadhaar cards were handed over to Peethuraj at his shop along with the pile of old torn papers. The police also told that the Aadhaar cards that were found were 306 in quantity. Peethuraj also clarified that there was also some official paper-like banking and some insurance documents. He said that all the documents were in a packed condition. An addition in the case was when the initial investigation report cleared that the cards were granted for delivery to the post office of Karakulam. It was also reported that the cards were sold by the postwoman’s husband to the scarp dealer Peethuraj. D Bijukumar, the house officer inspector of Kattakkada gave remarks by saying that Peethuraj gave his clarification to the police by saying that an auto-rickshaw driver came to his shop on Friday evening, the auto driver gave the pile of old paper and some documents in a packed seal envelope. Peethuraj further said that on Saturday morning while he was categorizing his scarp he found the Aadhaar cards and some other official papers. On this point, Peethuraj instantly reported to the local advocate, who in return alerted the police.

The registered case was called on by section 102 of CrPC. And the bundle of papers and the official papers will now go to be shown in court said Bijukumar.

Aadhaar: The unique identity number which consists of 12 digits is known as the Aadhaar card in India, which is given to the people that are holding Indian nationality. The people who are the residents and passport holders of India can easily get their Aadhaar cards. The good news for the Indian people is that they can get their Aadhaar cards without paying anything, as it is a voluntary service from the Government. However, the foreigners which are living in India like NRIs have to go through some different procedures to get their Aadhaar cards.

Aadhaar is a unique identification number that consists of 12 digits. The residents and passport holders of India can easily apply to get it voluntarily. It is based on the information of biometric and demographic data. It is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It doesn’t have any expiry date, it comes with its lifetime validation. For the first time, the Aadhaar card was launched on 28 January 2009. Its eligibility is only for the Indian nationality. The purposes of Aadhaar card are as under:

• Identification
• Direct benefits transfer.

The cost of the Aadhaar card is for the first-time visit for the enrolment will charge nothing for the person, as it will be voluntary, but in the future, the person’s visit may charge up to INR 50 for the changes or updates of biometric or demographic.

The Government Plan To Generates Unique Health IDs for Aadhaar vaccination currently have to be based on a few points which are as under:

1) The Health ID which will be given under NDHM is going to be free of cost, voluntary. It will cost nothing for the residents of India. They can easily get their Health IDs linking through their Aadhaar cards.

2) People with their Health IDs will be having their health account that will contain all the information such as the details of every test that will be reported, every disease, the medicine is taken or the diagnosis. The doctor visits will also be recorded in the health account of the person. In this way, the patients have the full advantage that if they even shift to a new place or to a new doctor they will have all their details in their Health IDs.

3) The creation of Health IDs have been done on the basis of there details such as Aadhaar and their phone number. It is the best way to buildup a unique ID for each and every person.

4) There are six main building blocks of NDHM, which are health ID, e-pharmacy telemedicine, Digi doctor, health facility registry, and personal health records.

5) Recently it is reported by the Federation Of Indian Chambers Of Commerce and Industry and Boston Consulting Group, that in the next 10 years the digital health plan will going to boost their productivity and will give the benefit of approximately $250 billion in Indian GDP.

6) On 15 August, the PM of India Modi had said that the idea of the health sector will bring up the “revolution” in the country. In an interview to Bloomberg, the chief executive officer of National Health Authority Mission (NDHM), Indu Bhushan said that the country will lead to the saving and better economic outcomes through NDHM program.

These are the few things mentioned in the above article regarding the Government Plans to Generate Unique Health IDs for the Aadhaar Vaccination.

The year 2020 brought various calamities and found to be very bad for human beings. The COVID19 is one of the biggest calamities that affected every part of the world. The world is seeing a very high death toll and is suffering from a serious threat to its existence. Still, Governments of every country are in severe trouble as to how to stop this epidemic. People are advised to wear masks not to protect themselves but to save the lives of their beloved family members.

For a year, scientists are trying their hardest all over the world to invent a vaccine. Scientists from the US, UK, Russia & China have played a key role. As a result, various vaccines have been released after testing on a limited number of people. Now, the Indian Government has also approved two vaccines Covaxin and Covidshield for their residents.

This is official news from the Government of India that it will be using Covidshield & Covaxin vaccine for their resident people and the first phase will be to protect front line workers that are above the age of 50 years. Because people over the age of 50 are at great risk of being affected with Covid. The Government wants to protect those old age people. Front line workers are those such as doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff.

In order to take advantage of this incentive of the Government of India, one has to choose either Covaxin or Covidshield. But you have to link your Aadhar card with your mobile number otherwise you will not be entitled to enjoy this benefit of the corona vaccine. Apart from this, you cannot use a proxy to take advantage of this incentive. You have to use your own mobile number for linking purposes.

The reason behind this is that to document each and every person getting the COVID vaccine in the Government database and in the future, no one gets left without this vaccine. This enables the authorities to check where a person has taken the vaccine and at what date.

Prime Minister has also confirmed that linking mobile numbers with Aadhar card for COVID vaccination purposes is necessary. This initiative is not to create problems for people but to keep a track record to make sure anyone who gets the first dose of the vaccine also receives the second dose. Otherwise, the purpose of the first vaccination will get lost.

Keeping in view the importance of the mobile number link with Aadhar, it has now become necessary to do this on an urgent basis, in case you have not done so. To further strengthen the entire system, the Co-WIN Application has been developed. This mobile application provides easy tracking of vaccination records of people getting doses.

Anyone can download the application to keep a record of his or herself. This application is a part of the Co-WIN digital platform. There are 5 different modules in this platform such as registration module, beneficiary acknowledgment module, administrator module, vaccination module, and report module. So, in a nutshell, it is a comprehensive platform that provides full support at every phase of the COVID vaccination.

In so many places, there is a compulsory requirement that you have to prove your identity. For this, you have to show various documents. In entities such as airlines, railways, hotels, and banks, etc, identity proof has become mandatory. For these sorts of entities, the most accepted identity document is the Aadhar card. In recent years, Aadhar has gained a lot of importance due to its widespread acceptance & utility. The main reason for its wide use is the fantastic feature of demographic and biometric. Unlike any other identity document, Aadhar provides maximum information about the resident. Apart from this, no one fools the Government system as demographic details are coupled with biometric information such as eye scans & fingerprints.

Since the launch of the UIDAI, there is confusion among the people of India about whether Aadhar is mandatory or not. This confusion has raised mainly due to its compulsory need in banks, passport office,s, and Government offices. In this article, we will this topic with reference to the Supreme Court verdict.

Is Aadhar Card Mandatory – Supreme Court Decision

Keeping in view the increased confusion among people, The Supreme Court of India has made it clear that there is no mandatory requirement to do so and the Government of India cannot do so now. This means that though Aadhar is not mandatory right now, in near future it could be made mandatory. So, it is a wise decision to apply for an Aadhar card now to avoid any emergency that may arise in the future. The importance and popularity of Aadhar can be judged from the fact that around 135 Crore residents of India have obtained this card.

Reasons to get an Aadhar card

Though this is not mandatory to obtain an Aadhar card, still there are multiple reasons to apply for an Aadhar card. These are:

1. In order to receive a pension, one must be an Aadhar number holder.
2. To claim LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) subsidy, you must be enrolled in the Aadhar system.
3. If you want to subscribe to a mobile or internet connection, then you can avail of the service only if you are an Aadhar account holder.
4. Non-Aadhar users cannot withdraw from EPF (Employee Provident Fund).
5. You cannot open a savings account in the bank if you do not have Aadhar.
6. In order to apply for Aadhar or to get it renewed, you must have Aadhar.
7. You do not need to submit various documents to prove your name, address, and age, etc. Aadhar is the single solution for all types of verification.
8. In most educational institutes, you cannot get admission in any faculty unless & until you are an Aadhar account number holder.
9. To avail of subsidy on kerosene & ration, you must be Aadhar registered under PDF scheme.
10. To properly remove the people from UIDAI’s database after their death, an Aadhar number is necessary. Otherwise, the municipal or local body will not entertain you in registering the death.

KYC (Know your customer) is one of the main steps in providing services or products. However, it is a very important step but it is very hard to accomplish this. You cannot know about your customer’s thing. Whatever investigation you do will still be left incomplete. That is the main reason many customers gave masses losses to companies. From a different perspective, customers were also in trouble as their personal information was used outside the companies for marketing or for any other purpose without consent. In order to solve these sorts of issues faced by both sides of the parties. UIDAI (Unique Authority of India) launched a paperless eKYC verification system.

eKYC verification is a wonderful system that allows the service providers in verifying the Aadhar details of the customers with the consent of the Aadhar number holders. The eKYC establishes the identity of the customer in numerous applications in such a way that security & privacy remain intact. There is no need for any sort of paper including Aadhar card as the whole process has become electronic and paperless. You do not need to show your Aadhar number at all to the service provider or agency. This has developed trust and a sense of satisfaction in the eyes of both companies & customers.

Advantages of eKYC

1. As mentioned above, the privacy of the Aadhar holder remains intact. The Aadhar number is not revealed to the agency as only a reference ID is shown.
2. There is no specific requirement to go through the rigorous process of complete biometric verification.
3. KYC data is securely processed using the phrase chosen by the Aadhar holder. This allows full control of his or her data.
4. It is totally dependent on the Aadhar holder to share his demographic information and photo. Agencies cannot steal the data of the holder.
5. Agency can take permission from the Aadhar number holder in order to use the data for wide usage.
6. Printing & stationery is a major portion of the cost of sale of any type of organization. Agencies can save precious amount by taking full advantage of eKYC.
7. The time of verification has reduced significantly. Previously in a paper-based verification, a lot of time spent on visiting the office/ home and checking various details of the Aadhar number holder. Now, all is done by sitting in the office of the agency within few minutes.
8. A lot of issues were seen in the past regarding the illegal use of mobile phone sim. Now, mobile operators are harnessing the power of eKYC. They can verify the authenticity of the customers without any effort. On the other hand, customers also feel a sense of confidentiality as they have to submit no identity card. All the process is done electronically.
9. The eKYC is a legal process and fully backed by Government standards.

In most organizations, numerous benefits are offered to the employees. The most common benefits are provident fund and pension fund. Provident funds are commonly used whereby employees and employers contribute a small portion of their salary every month in the pool fund. When the employee retires from employment, he is paid a total amount of his contribution. The best thing is that such savings are tax-free. PF is run by the Government and is somehow very similar to annuities.

On the other hand, the pension fund is run by the employer. Like Provident fund, the contribution is done by both employer & employee. The pooled fund is invested on behalf of the employee. The pension fund payable amount is subject to tax.

Like the rest of the world, India has the same types of retirement plans in the form of Employee Provident Fund and National Pension Scheme. In order to make both retirements plans legal and Government approved, the Government has made available the mapping or linking process of Aadhar with EPF and NPS. In this article, we will guide you through the process of mapping.

Link Aadhaar number with EPF account Online

1. Visit the eKYC portal of EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organization)
2. Click the UAN Aadhar button.
3. Now input your UAN and mobile number. Make sure you enter the exact mobile number that you provided during registration.
4. Click Generate OTP (One Time Password) button.
5. You will receive the OTP on your mobile number. Enter this on the screen.
6. Enter Aadhar number & gender.
7. Now, you have to choose the Aadhar verification method. There are two options to do so, one is using mobile email-based OTP and the other is using biometric.
8. Of course, you will have to choose the first option. You will get another one-time password (OTP) on your mobile and email address.
9. Enter the OTP to verify. Once it successfully finishes, your Aadhar will be linked with EPF.

Link Aadhar with National Pension Scheme Account

1. Sign in using your NPS account on the CRA web portal.
2. On the login page, click on the “Update Details” option.
3. Now you have to choose a sub-option titled “Update Aadhaar/Address Details”.
4. You should choose the option “Add/Update Aadhaar Number”
5. Now, submit the Aadhaar Number.
6. You should receive One Time Password (OTP) on your registered mobile number in the next few minutes.
7. Enter on the portal and verify the process.
8. Upon successful verification, your Aadhar number will be linked with NPS (National Pension Account).

Keeping in view the importance of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the National Pension Scheme (NPS), it has become mandatory to link or map your Aadhar with both of these retirement plans. This way you can be able to monitor the status/ balance of your account in an effective and timely manner.

Indian residents can apply for the Aadhar card by visiting any Aadhar center near their home or office. You must accompany the necessary documents while going for enrollment. Though, the enrollment process is very smooth and easy, still many people face difficulties. There are several complaints regarding the rejection of their Aadhar. The reason for being rejected in Aadhar are multiple but the most common reasons are as follows:

1. Documentation – Your Aadhar enrollment application acceptance largely depends upon the supporting documents. Please keep in mind that the supporting document should be those that are approved by UIDAI. If you provide the wrong documents, it is quite obvious that you will be rejected. Normally, you can submit a voter ID card, PAN card, Bank Statement, Driving License and Passport, etc to support your application.
2. Biometric Verification – The data entry staff has to take biometric details from every applicant. Due to plenty of work & heavy rush, your biometric details have not been taken correctly. This is the main problem of Aadhar application rejection.
3. Wrong Information – At the time of application, you have to provide exactly the same information that is on your supporting documents. If you provide different details on the Aadhar application form, your case will be rejected. If your details are wrong on supporting documents, the first thing you should do is to correct these details.

Once you are aware of the reason for rejection, it is time to re-apply for Aadhar card enrollment.

Procedure to Re-apply

The process is very easy and requires very few documents and you should be able to do this within an hour.

1. The first step is to download the Aadhar application or enrollment form. This is available on the UIDAI website.
2. Now, take a print and read the form carefully. This will help you in avoiding any errors or mistakes. To increase the chances of acceptance, fill out the firm with due care so that no further rejection arises in the future.
3. The next step is to fill in details such as pre-Aadhar EID, name, TIN/NPR Receipt, mobile number, age, gender, address, district, state, and PIN Code, etc. It is strongly suggested to use information in Capital or Uppercase.
4. Now, visit Aadhar Card Kendra to give your biometric details such as fingerprints & eye scan. Staff at the center will take fingerprints of all your fingers. For future reference, also provide your photograph.
5. Hand over your application in the Kendra center and ask the officials to check your information.
6. Now, provide them your supporting documents as mentioned above. Also, ask the officials that these documents are acceptable or not.
7. Now, the official will take your application.

The officials at Aadhar Kendra Center will issue you an EID slip. You can use this slip to check your Aadhar card status from the UIDAI official web portal. If your application is accepted, you can download Eaadhar as well. Eaadhar is an electronic version of the Aadhar Card.