DOT PLANS TO USE UID NUMBER AS A VERIFICATION DOCUMENT

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 04:25 AM PDT

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to use Unique Identification (UID) numbers, which will be issued by the government, as an identity and address proof for issuing a new mobile or landline connection. "The strength of the UID system will be utilised for telecom growth. As a first step, UID will be used as proof of identity and address," a senior ministry official told Business Standard. The government plans to issue UID numbers to 600 million people by 2014. The project...

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