UID project
Some facts about the UID project that Indian residents should be aware of: 1. Aadhaar (the UID number) is not mandatory. People can choose not to be a part of the exercise. 2. It is not restricted to Indian citizens only and is meant for residents of India, irrespective of their citizenship. An Aadhaar card does not establish citizenship of India, it is meant for identification. 3. Even people without proper identification documents can apply for Aadhaar. Authorized individuals, who already have an Aadhaar, can introduce residents who don't possess any documents to establish their identity to enable them to receive their Aadhaar. 4. Aadhar will not replace other identification documents such as ration card or passport. 5. The UIDAI will collect only biometric and demographic information about an individual and will not ask for info on caste, religion or language. 6. Date of Birth is optional (for people who don't remember/know their...