The administration has started work on the project for issuance of the 12-digit unique ID card number for every resident of the district. The card will have eye print, fingerprint and other personal details of the citizen. It will help individuals in utilising government schemes and services.
According to the officials, the project will cover all residents above the age of six months and a help centre will be set up in every village and ward so that no one is left out. “In villages, help of retired teachers and the sarpanch or nambardar will be taken to ensure that the villagers do not face any inconvenience,” they stated.
Patiala DC Dipinder Singh said the ADC (General) was the project coordinator and has been told to ensure smooth completion of the project. “Eye scans of children below the age of one year will not be taken given health restraints, but details of other applicants would be taken, including a government proof of identity,” he said.
In the meeting held here yesterday, the DC further said the list of candidates available with the councils and corporation would be dispatched soon to the officers concerned so that they start the work on the project soon.
src.The Tribune Chandigarh.
