Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) exercise to be launched from Andhra Pradesh

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is all set to kick start the most ambitious project of India -- distribution of unique identification numbers to its 1.2 billion people.

Andhra Pradesh has been chosen for the launch of this unique exercise and they hope to start out as early as the first week of September.

Unlike in the Census, there will be no knocking at doors. Instead, enrollment officials will set up stations in different parts of Andhra Pradesh and turn to their kits.

Kits will contain eight essentials — an iris scanner, a fingerprint machine, a camera, a laptop, a computer screen linked to the laptop, an Internet data card, a pen drive and a printer.

The laptop will contain a bilingual software (English and the local language) that runs the whole ID process. The software links to the iris machine, fingerprint machine, camera, recording biometric data and a photograph. The second computer screen is purely for the client who, in the interest of complete transparency, can watch exactly what is being recorded.The software contains a transliteration device so that data entries like names and addresses need be typed in only one language. Eventually, the data will be transmitted to the UIDAI database via the Internet where there will be a de-duplication process after which an unique ID number will be issued. The client will get a printout of the details at the end of the process.

SHINING INDIA

Very soon all our media channels would start airing advertisements on the festival called XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi.Few of you may be aware that India will be the host for 2010 Common wealth games.

Hosting a sporting event like Commonwealth Games would definitely be a matter of international prestige for the India. With the country already, heralded as the next world economic superpower, the Games will bring a chance to exhibit a new image for itself on the world stage. Improved infrastructure and appearance of the country, and global media exposure will serve to transform the image of the city.

The Games will help to boost urban renewal, create jobs, increase investment. Not only will the Games leave behind improved infrastructure and facilities for the country, but will also promote investment. The hospitality sector is an area that will see a huge growth spurt.

Shera, mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, will be the most visible face of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. Its name comes from the Hindi word Sher – meaning tiger. Shera truly represents the modern Indian, an achiever with a positive attitude, the tiger is associated with Goddess Durga, the embodiment of Shakti and the vanquisher of evil. She rides her powerful vehicle – the tiger – into combat, especially in her epic and victorious battle against Mahishasur, a dreaded demon.