On 24 November 2011 09:15, Shamit Verma <[email protected]> wrote: >> Why? What is the compelling reason for this line of thought? > > So that one person can not have multiple IDs. We need this or any > other biometric based system. > > In current system, it is very easy to create fake identities. With > biometric systems, a locality of 1,000 people can not have more than > 1,000 ration cards or other IDs that entitle them ti various Govt > subsidies or grants.
But this system does not allow for less than 1000 IDs in such a locality either. There is no opt-out. If there is a multiple-ID problem in the PDS, then the solution is to tighten up the ration card issuance procedure. Add biometrics to the ration card. The solution is not to have a country-wide, all-encompassing ID system. Binand -- http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
