UIDAI to be rolled out in 12 to 18 months: FM
New Delhi, Jul 6 : Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will establish on online database with identity and biometric details of Indian residence and provide enrolment and verification services across the country.
Presenting
the
budget
proposals
for
the
year
2009-10
in
Lok
Sabha,
Mukherjee
said,
"The
first
set
of
unique
identity
numbers
will
be
rolled
out
in
12
to
18
months.
A
provision
of
Rs.
120
crore
has
been
proposed
for
this
project."
Full
Budget
Speech
2009-10
He also said that the setting up of the UIDAI is a major step in improving governance with regard to delivery of public services.
"This project also marks the beginning of an era where top private sector talent in India steps forward to take the responsibility for implementing the projects of vital national importance," he added.
ANI