About UIDAI The Unique Identification Authority of India
(UIDAI) is a statutory authority established by the Department of Electronics on 12 July 2016 under the Aadhaar (Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Targeted Delivery of Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act 2016”). Conducted under the Ministry of Information Technology (MEITY).
Prior to its establishment as a statutory authority, UIDAI on January 28, 2009 by the then Planning Commission (now the Policy Commission) in its Gazette Declaration no. - A - 43011/02/2009-Admin.I) was functioning as one of its affiliated offices. Subsequently, on September 12, 2015, the Government amended the Business Rules allotted to UADAI to link it with the then Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MEITY).
UIDAI was created to issue Unique Identification Numbers (UIDs) called "Aadhaar" to all Indian citizens which are (a) accurate enough to eliminate double and fake identities and (b) which can be verified and standardized under a simple, low cost method. . The first UID number was issued to a resident of Nandurbar, Maharashtra on September 29, 2010. The Authority has so far issued more than 111 crore UID numbers to residents of India.
Under the Aadhaar Act 2016, UIDAI is responsible for Aadhaar registration and accreditation, including the operation and management of all stages of the Aadhaar life cycle, the policy, the process of issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and the development standards of the system. A record of the identity and authenticity of individuals was created.
Under the Aadhaar Act 2016, UIDAI is responsible for Aadhaar registration and accreditation, including the operation and management of all stages of the Aadhaar life cycle, the policy, the process of issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and the development standards of the system. A record of the identity and authenticity of individuals was created.
Registration and update in the ecosystem
Registration in the ecosystem involves registrars and registration agencies. The Registrar is a unit accredited or authorized by UIDAI for the purpose of registration of persons. Registration agencies are appointed by the Registrar and are responsible for collecting demographic and biometric information of individuals during the registration process by involving certified operators / supervisors.
Registration centers are set up by registration agencies in coordination with registrars, where residents can register for Aadhaar. Most fingerprint scanners, iris scanners, and cameras certified by STQC and UIDAI are used for registration, and all tools are connected to a standard application programming interface (API) designed by UIDAI. The appointment of multiple registration agencies, and multiple technology providers, has created an environment of healthy competition.
Registration in the ecosystem involves registrars and registration agencies. The Registrar is a unit accredited or authorized by UIDAI for the purpose of registration of persons. Registration agencies are appointed by the Registrar and are responsible for collecting demographic and biometric information of individuals during the registration process by involving certified operators / supervisors.
Registration centers are set up by registration agencies in coordination with registrars, where residents can register for Aadhaar. Most fingerprint scanners, iris scanners, and cameras certified by STQC and UIDAI are used for registration, and all tools are connected to a standard application programming interface (API) designed by UIDAI. The appointment of multiple registration agencies, and multiple technology providers, has created an environment of healthy competition.
Standardization ecosystem
UIDAI has established a comprehensive ecosystem for the purpose of immediate authentication of residents. The Aadhaar authentication ecosystem is capable of managing hundreds of millions of authentications on a daily basis, and its scope can be further expanded as needed. A number of Certification Service Agencies (ASAs) have been set up by UIDAI, which in turn appoint various governmental and non-governmental organizations as Certification User Agencies (AUAs). UIDAI, in partnership with STQC, has also established technical standards for biometric devices, and certified a number of them.
As the authentication service is provided online and in real-time, UIDAI has also set up two data centers where online services like authentication and other KYCs are deployed in active-active mode to ensure high availability. Banks and payment network operators have also established Aadhaar standardization in micro-ATMs to facilitate branchless banking anywhere in the country in a real-time, comprehensive and inter-managerial manner.
UIDAI has established a comprehensive ecosystem for the purpose of immediate authentication of residents. The Aadhaar authentication ecosystem is capable of managing hundreds of millions of authentications on a daily basis, and its scope can be further expanded as needed. A number of Certification Service Agencies (ASAs) have been set up by UIDAI, which in turn appoint various governmental and non-governmental organizations as Certification User Agencies (AUAs). UIDAI, in partnership with STQC, has also established technical standards for biometric devices, and certified a number of them.
As the authentication service is provided online and in real-time, UIDAI has also set up two data centers where online services like authentication and other KYCs are deployed in active-active mode to ensure high availability. Banks and payment network operators have also established Aadhaar standardization in micro-ATMs to facilitate branchless banking anywhere in the country in a real-time, comprehensive and inter-managerial manner.
Vision and MissionVision
To empower the residents of India with a digital platform of incredible identity and authenticity at any time, anywhere.
To empower the residents of India with a digital platform of incredible identity and authenticity at any time, anywhere.
Mission
Delivering the Universal Aadhaar number to the residents within a well-defined time limit and following strict quality criteria.
Partnering with partners to set up structures to facilitate citizens updating and standardizing their digital identities
Partnerships with partners and service providers to provide effective, efficient and even support services to citizens
Provide a platform for public and private agencies to develop Aadhaar linked applications and promote innovation
Ensuring availability, scalability and resilience of technology infrastructure
Building a long-term sustainable organization to advance the vision and values of UIDAI
To make UIDAI attractive for collaboration with companies with the best global expertise in various fields and to provide valuable insights.
Delivering the Universal Aadhaar number to the residents within a well-defined time limit and following strict quality criteria.
Partnering with partners to set up structures to facilitate citizens updating and standardizing their digital identities
Partnerships with partners and service providers to provide effective, efficient and even support services to citizens
Provide a platform for public and private agencies to develop Aadhaar linked applications and promote innovation
Ensuring availability, scalability and resilience of technology infrastructure
Building a long-term sustainable organization to advance the vision and values of UIDAI
To make UIDAI attractive for collaboration with companies with the best global expertise in various fields and to provide valuable insights.
Core values
Integrity is valuable to us
We are committed to building a united nation
We believe in collaborative approaches and values
We will strive to provide the best service to citizens and service providers
We will continue to focus on learning and improving quality
Our driving force is innovation and we provide a platform for innovation to our partners.
Integrity is valuable to us
We are committed to building a united nation
We believe in collaborative approaches and values
We will strive to provide the best service to citizens and service providers
We will continue to focus on learning and improving quality
Our driving force is innovation and we provide a platform for innovation to our partners.
We believe in a transparent and free organization
Authentic and purposeful::
UIDAI Established as an affiliated office under the Planning Commission, its role is to develop and implement the institutional, technical and legal support structure required to issue unique identification numbers to Indian residents. On June 2009, the Cabinet approved the appointment of the Chairman of UIDAI and appointed Mr. Nandan Nilekani as its Cabinet Minister and the first Chairman. Shri Ramsevak Sharma was appointed as the Director General
UIDAI Established as an affiliated office under the Planning Commission, its role is to develop and implement the institutional, technical and legal support structure required to issue unique identification numbers to Indian residents. On June 2009, the Cabinet approved the appointment of the Chairman of UIDAI and appointed Mr. Nandan Nilekani as its Cabinet Minister and the first Chairman. Shri Ramsevak Sharma was appointed as the Director General
Perspective
To empower the citizens of India with a unique identity and a digital platform of individual authenticity anytime anywhere.
Core values
- Integrity is valuable to us
- We are committed to building an inclusive nation
- We believe in collaborative approaches and values
- We will strive to provide the best service to citizens and service providers
- We will continue to focus on learning and quality improvement
- Our driving force is innovation and we provide a platform of innovation to our partners.
- We believe in a transparent and open organization
- Integrity is valuable to us
- We are committed to building an inclusive nation
- We believe in collaborative approaches and values
- We will strive to provide the best service to citizens and service providers
- We will continue to focus on learning and quality improvement
- Our driving force is innovation and we provide a platform of innovation to our partners.
- We believe in a transparent and open organization
Mission statement
- Aadhaar number is to be given to 100 crore citizens by 2015 and this work is to be completed keeping in view certain quality standards.
- Partnerships with partners to establish infrastructure to facilitate citizens updating and standardizing their digital identities
- Partnerships with partners and service providers to provide effective, efficient and even support services to citizens
- Provide a platform for public and private agencies to develop support linked applications and promote innovation
- Ensuring the availability, scalability and resilience of technology infrastructure
- Building a long-term sustainable organization to advance the vision and values of UIDAI
- To enable the UIDAI organization to collaborate with companies with the best global expertise in various fields and provide valuable insights.
- Aadhaar number is to be given to 100 crore citizens by 2015 and this work is to be completed keeping in view certain quality standards.
- Partnerships with partners to establish infrastructure to facilitate citizens updating and standardizing their digital identities
- Partnerships with partners and service providers to provide effective, efficient and even support services to citizens
- Provide a platform for public and private agencies to develop support linked applications and promote innovation
- Ensuring the availability, scalability and resilience of technology infrastructure
- Building a long-term sustainable organization to advance the vision and values of UIDAI
- To enable the UIDAI organization to collaborate with companies with the best global expertise in various fields and provide valuable insights.
Financial advice / consent
- Engage in policy as well as program structure activities to properly assess financial impacts;
- Advising on Cabinet / EFC / SFC proposals and revised cost estimates;
- Advice on representation of financial powers;
- Provide financial advice on all matters pertaining to Government Expenditure / Consent to Financial Proposals for Acceptance of Requirements (AOA) and Consent on Effects of CFA Expenditure (EAS);
- Evaluation and determination of proposals in terms of policy and rules, administrative requirements as well as due diligence;
- Verification of contract, RPF documents / tender including review of contract from financial point of view;
- Participation and nomination in financial representation on various committees (CAB, Tender Opening and Evaluation Committees, Commercial Negotiation Committee, Other Committees); And
- Internal control systems through the Procurement Manual to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Finance's policies and guidelines regarding various receipts and contracts and to ensure due diligence.
- Engage in policy as well as program structure activities to properly assess financial impacts;
- Advising on Cabinet / EFC / SFC proposals and revised cost estimates;
- Advice on representation of financial powers;
- Provide financial advice on all matters pertaining to Government Expenditure / Consent to Financial Proposals for Acceptance of Requirements (AOA) and Consent on Effects of CFA Expenditure (EAS);
- Evaluation and determination of proposals in terms of policy and rules, administrative requirements as well as due diligence;
- Verification of contract, RPF documents / tender including review of contract from financial point of view;
- Participation and nomination in financial representation on various committees (CAB, Tender Opening and Evaluation Committees, Commercial Negotiation Committee, Other Committees); And
- Internal control systems through the Procurement Manual to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Finance's policies and guidelines regarding various receipts and contracts and to ensure due diligence.
Budget preparations
- Budget preparation and related operations (budget estimates, revised estimates and supplementary grants);
- Allocation of budgets to functional divisions at headquarters and regional offices;
- Preparation and re-allocation of final requirements and timely deposit of savings; And
- Review and oversee progress of expenditure against grants approved on a monthly basis.
- Budget preparation and related operations (budget estimates, revised estimates and supplementary grants);
- Allocation of budgets to functional divisions at headquarters and regional offices;
- Preparation and re-allocation of final requirements and timely deposit of savings; And
- Review and oversee progress of expenditure against grants approved on a monthly basis.
Cost inspection
- Monitoring and reviewing the progress of expenditure against grants approved on a monthly basis;
- Ensuring compliance with instructions issued by the Expenditure Department on rationalization of economy / expenditure; And
- Oversee the operation of the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO).
- Internal audit
- Internal audit plan (quarterly audit of HQ, annual performance audit of HQ's working departments and annual audit of RO / Tech Center) and manpower arrangements for the same;
- Finalizing the internal audit report and submitting it to the concerned department / RO / Tech Center; And
- Follow-up of internal audit observations.
- Monitoring and reviewing the progress of expenditure against grants approved on a monthly basis;
- Ensuring compliance with instructions issued by the Expenditure Department on rationalization of economy / expenditure; And
- Oversee the operation of the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO).
- Internal audit
- Internal audit plan (quarterly audit of HQ, annual performance audit of HQ's working departments and annual audit of RO / Tech Center) and manpower arrangements for the same;
- Finalizing the internal audit report and submitting it to the concerned department / RO / Tech Center; And
- Follow-up of internal audit observations.
Other activities
- Matters relating to UIDAI of CAG / PAC / Audit Paras;
- O / o Verification of follow up / response of functioning departments on audit paras issued by Director General of Audit, CE, New Delhi
- To prepare a note of the steps taken regarding CAG Paras
- Providing input for annual report, economic survey, monthly PMO report; And
- Verification and consent of foreign deputation proposals of UIDAI officials
- Matters relating to UIDAI of CAG / PAC / Audit Paras;
- O / o Verification of follow up / response of functioning departments on audit paras issued by Director General of Audit, CE, New Delhi
- To prepare a note of the steps taken regarding CAG Paras
- Providing input for annual report, economic survey, monthly PMO report; And
- Verification and consent of foreign deputation proposals of UIDAI officials
