Aadhaar project

India leads globally in adoption of biometric tech: Report

With advancements in the field of biometric technology, India has topped globally in adoption of biometrics techniques, says a report.

May 28, 2017, 16:26 PM IST

Govt expenditure on Aadhaar project Rs 5,630 crore

Government has so far spent Rs 5,630 crore on UID project and generated as many as 78.65 crore Aadhaar numbers under the scheme, Parliament was informed Friday.

Mar 13, 2015, 21:01 PM IST

Govt mulling Aadhaar linked universal health cover under NHAM

Under its flagship National Health Assurance Mission (NHAM) which will be launched shortly, government has planned to cover the entire population.

Oct 19, 2014, 11:17 AM IST

PM reviews Aadhaar, may use it to improve delivery of schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed progress of Aadhaar project and is believed to have discussed the possibility of using the platform to resume Aadhaar-based direct benefit transfers of subsidised schemes.

Sep 06, 2014, 21:51 PM IST

Govt not considering any proposal to junk Aadhaar project

Government is not considering any proposal to discontinue the Aadhaar project under which biometrics details of residents are collected to generate unique identification number, Parliament was informed Friday.

Jul 11, 2014, 14:29 PM IST