suchandra Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 India and computer, this was to be expected. ID cards for India: 1.1billion citizens will go into second largest citizens' database [url="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?s=y&authornamef=Daily+Mail+Reporter"]by Daily Mail Reporter Project leader: Nandan Nilekani has been chosen to lead the ambitious project India is planning to provide its 1.1 billion-plus citizens with ID cards. Entrepreneur, Nandan Nilekani has been chosen to lead the ambitious project which will be the second largest citizens' database in a democracy, with China being the biggest. The government believes the scheme, which will be finalised over three years, will aid the delivery of vital social services to the poorest people who often lack sufficient identification papers. It also sees the scheme as a way to tackle increasing amounts of identity fraud and theft and, at a time of increased concern over the threat of militant violence, to boost national security and help police and law officials. Like Britain's £5billion ID cards plan, due to roll out in 2011/12, India's scheme is not without controversy. Observers have raised questions including how the cards will actually improve the delivery of services and also concerns that the scheme could be disruptive. In an interview in The Independent today associate fellow of the Asia programme at Chatham House, Charu Lata Hogg, said: 'It cannot be denied that the system of proving identity in India is complicated and confusing. 'But a system of national ID cards can technically introduce a new route to citizenship. 'This could be used as a security measure by the government which leaves migrant workers, refugees and other stateless people in India in limbo without access to public services, employment and basic welfare.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I thought India's citizens already have ID cards. Don't tell me they have not, even so India have been independant since 1957. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmouse101 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 1.1 billion, I don't think so. The country lacks management, still corruption at the highest levels, poverty still too prevalent, it aint gonna happen. Get the passports in first before you go into ID cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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