Basics of UID (AADHAR) :
i. It will be a randomly generated twelve digit number for
every resident of India. Example:2653 8564 4663.
ii. The number will be unique, which means, no tworesidents
will have the same number.
iii. No resident can have two numbers because AADHAAR is
based on a combination of standard information like name, address, age and
biometric information which is unique to every person.
iv. AADHAR will be used to prove identity not citizenship.
v. It will not be compulsory to get an AADHAAR number
Imporantance Of AADHAR In Banking :
1.For opening online Bank Account and doing online
transactions :
Starting from basic operations one can make use aadhar card.
In opening an online bank account the 12-digit number on aadhar card is enough.
Many people fail to understand the significance of Aadhar Card and suffer in
getting ID proof. Any online bookings using credit cards or debit cards there
should an ID proof. At such times one can simply enter the 12-digit number of
aadhar card. Whereas in dealing with other online transaction it will have a
check on corruptions also . Hence if one knows the weight of Aadhar Card then
he/she can easily complete their works.
2.For PF Transactions: This is a new rule imposed by
government of India on aadhar card. Any salaried employees belonging to any
organised sector must submit their aadhar number for acquiring the benefits of
EPO(Employment Provident Fund). Even if the individual do not have an aadhar
ID, he/she is requested to submit their enrolment ID in order ensure that they
do possess aadhar card. This is one of the major reasons for knowing about the
Application of UID.
3. It is used for getiing New mobile connections:The
Department of telecommunication (DoT) has decided to make biometric
verification mandatory for purchase of SIM cards throughout the country. This
decision is for preventing the misuse of SIM card by the Anti Social activist
.The documents required for the activation of the SIM card are such as driving
license, passport or any other ID proof etc .But now the UID code is sufficient
for its issuance .The idea behind this biometric authentication is to issue the
SIM cards only to the trusted party i.e. the person with valid ID card and thus
making it more secure.
4.Use of Aadhar Card for Voting: The Karnataka state
government have imposed a new rule in election body. That is if the people do
not have a Elector’s Photo ID Card (EPIC) or (sometimes called as Vote’s ID)
can submit their Aadhaar card as identity proof for casting their votes .
5.Miscellaneous applications of Aadhar Card: Passport, pan
card are the few other areas where Aadhar card comes into play. For applying
these IDs one can use his aadhar