UIDAI has an internal target to
issue 60 crore Aadhaar numbers by 2014 end. It is steadily racing towards its
target, and till date UIDAI has issued 40 crs 19lacs (40,19,00,000) numbers.
A record 2 crore Aadhaar numbers
have alone been allotted in July 2013. The pace is picking up, as more and more
departments are realizing the benefits of storing residents Aadhaar numbers in
their data-bases.
Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery is
linked to various government schemes such as scholarship, pension scheme,
dhanalaxmi, janani suraksha yojana, payment of social security benefits such as
old-age payments, distribution of LPG subsidy etc
Enrolment drives are being popularized in many parts of the country to
raise the awareness levels. Radio jingles seem to be the most effective way.
In Kerala, Akshaya Kiosks are the
preferred mode for Aadhaar enrollments.
The main challenge for residents is
in case of delayed receipt of Aadhaar numbers, whom to contact and how.
How long a resident should wait for
his/her Aadhaar number after the enrolment date. The average waiting period is
30 days to 90 days. In case, the resident does not receive his Aadhaar number
within 90 days, it is better to start inquiring with UIDAI on the allotments
status.
