Unique ID to soon become 'pervasive & ubiquitous'

The proposed Unique Identification Number could eventually become mandatory, as it may be required for making a passport, getting a driving licence and opening a bank account. Though the 16-digit Unique Identification Number will not give citizenship rights, it will be used for identifying Indian citizens. At present, UID is completely voluntary, but it will become “pervasive and ubiquitous” later, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairman Nandan Nilekani was quoted as saying by a news agency..........

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