UIDAI Aadhaar Authentication Benefits

• 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.