POST OFFICES ABUZZ WITH those seeking a stamp of identity

Publication: The Times Of India Bangalore; Date:2011 Jun 30; Section:Times City; Page Number 2

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POST OFFICES ABUZZ WITH those seeking a stamp of identity

UID Registration Draws A Huge Crowd; Wont Be Replacing Any Existing Document
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Bangaloreans are busy queuing up at post offices to register for their Unique Identification numbers. Despite some minor inconveniences, people are excited about the process and want other UID registrars to start registrations too. Currently, India Post is offering the service at six post offices across the city. Jayanagar Head Post Office is registering about 50 citizens every day. The process entails going to the post office and signing up for an appointment when the individual will fill out a form with basic personal information, undergo a 10-fingerprint scan and have her iris scanned. Supervisor Hitesh K R said, People shouldnt be in a hurry as this process will go on for a year. The Aadhar packet containing their UID number will be sent to their residence. After a citizen completes the registration, shell receive an acknowledgement of completion immediately, but it could be 45 days before the full UID package is sent. Hitesh says the form is one of the easiest forms in India and that people need to carry only a photo ID and a proof of address for the registration. Sreenivasan Iyengar, who had come to register himself, said: The project is a good idea and we should see what plans the government has for it. But N K Sreedhar Murthy, another applicant, says the process is highly inconvenient because it is slow. Only 50 registrations are being done per day which is making the process slow for us. Information brochures should be in English too, said Pavan Kumar, an applicant at the General Post Office. Many said identification and address proof that has a photo is still compulsory for the procedure. For this PAN card, voter ID cards, passport or ration card are being used. At the GPO too, around 40 to 45 registrations are being done every day. It takes 20 minutes to 30 minutes per issuance.

EVERYONE TO GET A CHANCE

Ashok Dalwai, deputy director general, told TOI: As of now, India Post which is a registrar of UID has opened a few counters but public response has been overwhelming. They should understand that in a months time, the Karnataka government, a major registrar, will open many centres across the city, maybe at centres closer to peoples residences. Every individual will be covered so there is nothing to worry. Dalwai added the appointment system is being used to manage crowds at the post offices. People shouldnt take appointments on others behalf as this will complicate the entire process. The individual should come and get the token herself, he pointed out.

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India Post is one registrar for Aadhar/UID. Others will start registrations in Bangalore in a months time 12-digit number or UID will be anchor for improving government service deliveries like pension, scholarships, etc. Deputy director general Ashok Dalwai said this would cut down duplicates and fake certificates While its not mandatory, people who have some ID proof should bring it to ensure name and address are captured correctly 236 post offices across state will enrol people 10 enrolment machines in Bangalore UID number will not replace PAN card, ration card, licence, PF card or bank identity, but will authorize you to get easier access to them UID number will be eventually linked to passport office, insurance office, banks, post offices, PDS, PF, etc after government authorizes these institutions to use the number for identification Government hasnt decided if all other cards will be done away with in the future

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AGE NO BAR: The Bangalore GPO saw citizens rushing to register for their UID cards but only 50 registrations are done per day. The long process involves a 10finger and iris scan

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