This article has a dash of political, social, and economic implications...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11433541
It seems this time India is taking up the idea of a national registry for its citizens. It will use an ID number system and also contain biometric information for personal data record-keeping. Ideally, this means easier access to much needed social services for the poor, such as access to health care services. Right now birth registration is not always performed and the government hopes this new system will help create a better census system nation-wide. It will also supposedly help reduce corruption with the government; scandals using citizens names have been found within voting and social benefit schemes. Skeptics of the program pose arguments resounded in other nations with similar projects. Opponents are concerned with the high costs of the program, invasion of individual privacy, believe corruption will still be rampant, and that this is a nice idea, but not the type of service the poor truly need. Although a government program, the India government has brought on an Indian multi-millionaire, who made his fortunes in the private industry, to lead this project. "The new ID scheme was launched in the village of Tembhili in Nandurbar district of western Maharashtra state."
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