Importance of UIDAI
1. Efficient Service Delivery: UIDAI has greatly improved the efficiency of government service delivery by enabling benefit transfers, reducing leakages, and eliminating beneficiaries.
2. Financial Inclusion: Aadhaar has played a role in promoting inclusion by simplifying the process for individuals to open bank accounts and access financial services.
3. Digital India: By providing residents with an identity that can be used for transactions, UIDAI aligns perfectly with the Digital India initiatives, like reducing paperwork and unnecessary bureaucracy.
4. Social Welfare Programs: The utilisation of Aadhaar in social welfare programs ensures that benefits reach their intended recipients, thereby reducing corruption and enhancing program effectiveness.
5. National Security: Aadhaar’s robust biometric authentication has significantly contributed to enhancing security by allowing verification of individuals’ identities in contexts.