UIDAI Aadhaar Authentication Benefits
Benefits of Aadhaar Authentication :
UIDAI Aadhaar Authentication has several benefits which are listed below:
1.Identity Management :
Adding new beneficiaries – Aadhaar authentication can be used as proof of identity and proof of address to extend basic social welfare programs . It could be used for identity proof by residents in banking & telecom sectors.
Confirming beneficiary –Various programs where beneficiaries need to be confirmed before delivery of the service can use Aadhaar authentication. This will ensure that the targeted beneficiary is not denied entitlement.
Attendance management – Can be used in programs (SSA,NREGA) where financial outlay is linked to beneficiary attendance can use Aadhaar authentication for attendance tracking.
Financial transactions –One of the biggest benefits of Aadhaar-based authentication is expected to be in financial inclusion segment. Micro-ATM devices using Aadhaar authentication have the potential of changing financial landscape of the country.
Access control –Aadhaar authentication could be used to control access/entry to restricted areas.
2. Improving Efficiency & Transparency in Service Delivery :
Track delivery process –Aadhaar authentication if implemented across the service delivery process / supply chain will help stop leakages and diversions, and help for delivery.
Demand-driven, portable service delivery –Since beneficiaries can authenticate their Aadhaar anywhere, delivery processes can make to delivery more flexible & favourable to the beneficiaries.
Access to relevant MIS (Management Information System) and empowerment of beneficiary –Aadhaar can be used to empower beneficiaries and provide self-help facilities for activities such as checking their entitlements, services delivery timeline, log grievances etc through self-service kiosks, mobile phones, call centres etc.
Accountability / vigilance –Aadhaar-based authentication can also be used for authenticating officials / members responsible for service delivery, audits, vigilance etc.
3.Address and Demographic Verification:
Address verification –Address verification, which is a key requirement for providing services like telephone connection, banking products, could be done through Aadhaar- authentication. This is expected to reduce the cost of KYC & at the same time provide a reliable verification mechanism.
Demographic data verification –Demographic data like age and gender can be verified through Aadhaar authentication.