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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...