Ramesh G Jethwani is a prolific "Letters to Editor writer/columnist, who over the decades has written over a thousand "Letters to editor" and few columns, which have been widely published in leading newspapers in India and in GCC(Gulf countries),These letters to editor/ Columns are a testimony to the power of his ideas,his letters and columns short and precious --have served a very useful purpose in drawing the attention of authorities about important issues concerning society and the governmnet. His father always emphasized the importance of public service Read more

UNIQUE PROBLEM OF THE UID PROGRAMME(UID), Aadhar.

UNIQUE PROBLEM OF THE UID PROGRAMME

DNA INDIA 28 January 2012-L.E

This is in reference to your article 'Home ministry gets jittery over UIDAI mandate', which appeared in the January 25 edition. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) had been set up with a view to issue unique identity numbers to every citizen of India. The motive of the exercise... Read More

UNIQUE PROBLEM OF THE UID PROGRAMME
DNA INDIA 28 January 2012-L.E

This is in reference to your article 'Home ministry gets jittery over UIDAI mandate', which appeared in the January 25 edition. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) had been set up with a view to issue unique identity numbers to every citizen of India. The motive of the exercise was enabling effective delivery of government services to the beneficiaries and preventing duplication of cross-subsidies. However, as the country's vigilant media our pointed out, there are a few !feedback: loopholes in the project ridia.net concerning national security.

It has been claimed that the process of issuing UIDAI is flawed, particularly the verification procedure. The Aadhaar card should be issued only after a comprehensive verification by police or any other competent authority. As the country's border is porous on the eastern side, there are chances that anti-national elements can sneak into the country and avail Aadhaar card.

They can then misuse their 'citizenship' to carry on anti-India activities. The government should take a serious note of the allegations and take corrective measures.

- Ramesh G Jethwani Bangalore.
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