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[Audio] This presentation is about the Aadhaar Act,2016.Lets see a short introduction about this act……. The aadhaar act,2016 provides a legal framework for India's unique identity system,enabling efficient delivery of services and preventing identity fraud..

[Audio] Origins and purpose of the aadhaar act *The aadhaar act officially titled "The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016", was passed by the Indian Parliament on March 11, 2016. It provides a legal framework for the Aadhaar unique identification system. The Act was passed as a money bill, enabling its swift passage through the Lok Sabha. Certain provisions of the Act came into force on July 12, 2016. *The core objective of this Act is to establish a robust and reliable system for uniquely identifying residents of India, streamlining the delivery of government services and welfare programs, and reducing fraud. It aims to achieve this by assigning a unique 12-digit Aadhaar number to each resident based on demographic and biometric information. *It was presented by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during his 2016 budget speech,highlighting its economic and social benefits..

[Audio] Let us see about the UIDAI…. The Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) serves as the backbone of aadhaar ecosystem,ensuring its integrity and operational efficiency. *The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority established by the Indian government on July 12, 2016, under the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016. It operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. UIDAI is responsible for assigning a 12-digit unique identification number (Aadhaar) to all residents of India. *key responsibilities include developing policies and procedures for issuing, updating, and authenticating Aadhaar numbers; ensuring compliance with the Aadhaar Act; and managing the entire Aadhaar lifecycle. UIDAI also focuses on enhancing the Aadhaar ecosystem through technology and ensuring the security and confidentiality of resident data. *The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has a national presence with its Head Office in Delhi and eight Regional Offices across the country. These regional offices are located in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ranchi. Additionally, UIDAI has two data centers, one in Bengaluru and another in Manesar (Gurugram). UIDAI also operates Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) as single-stop destinations for Aadhaar services..

[Audio] Some of the Key provisions of the include, *The Aadhaar Act outlines the provisions for the issuance and management of Aadhaar numbers. Key aspects include the right of residents to obtain an Aadhaar number, the process of enrolment, the unique and random nature of the number, and the mechanisms for authentication,offline verification including the special provisions for children *Section 7 the Aadhaar Act includes provisions for mandatory authentication, requiring individuals to verify their identity using Aadhaar for certain services and benefits. This authentication is often a condition for accessing government subsidies, benefits, or services. The Act also mandates that requesting entities obtain informed consent from individuals before using their Aadhaar for authentication and restricts the storage and use of biometric data *It includes several provisions for data protection and privacy of aadhaar information ,aim to secure the data collected during enrolment and authentication processes, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure the confidentiality of Aadhaar holders' information. It classifies biomatric and demographic data as sensitive information, ensuring it's safeguard *The Aadhaar Act, 2016, outlines specific penalties for various violations related to Aadhaar data and its misuse. These penalties range from imprisonment and fines for unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of Aadhaar information to significant civil penalties for entities that fail to comply with the Act, its rules, or directions issued by the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India).

[Audio] This slide shows the controversy on moneybill classification and parliamentary debate The Aadhaar Act was passed as a Money Bill, which sparked controversy and debate in Parliament.It involve issues like *- Bypassing Rajya Sabha approval: By classifying the Aadhaar Act as a Money Bill, the government was able to bypass the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) approval, allowing for a faster passage of the Act. This move was criticized as it circumvented the usual legislative process.moreover,Opposition parties raised concerns that the move was unconstitutional and undermined parliamentary authority. They argued that the Aadhaar Act was not a Money Bill in the true sense, as it dealt with issues beyond just financial matters and also the Act included a provision allowing for data sharing in the name of "national security." However, critics argued that this term was not clearly defined, leaving room for potential misuse and abuse of power.ssss.

[Audio] Lets have some view on the supreme court's landmark judgement in 2018… The constitutional validity of aadhaar was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018, though with some restrictions. The court ruled that while the Act was a valid Money Bill and didn't violate fundamental rights like Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21, certain provisions were struck down. Specifically, the court restricted the use of Aadhaar for private entities and limited its mandatory use to government subsidies and income tax filings but retained its mandatory use for government subsides and welfare schemes.Moreover the court also affirmed that aadhaar due to data minimisation and encryption, doesnot create a surveillance state ..

[Audio] Aadhaar, India's national identity program, incorporates several safeguards to protect privacy and data…such as *It collects minimal demographic and biometric data during enrollment, focusing on name, address, date of birth, gender, and biometric information like fingerprints and iris scans. Information is stored in a secure and segregate database with strict access. Access to the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) is strictly controlled and limited to authorized personnel. *The UIDAI is legally bound to ensure the confidentiality and security of the personal information.

[Audio] The Aadhaar Act, with its focus on unique identification, has significantly impacted governance and social welfare in India. It has facilitated Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), reduced leakages in welfare programs, and streamlined various government services and helps to provide targeted subsides Over 97% of the indian adults and 67%of the children were registered by the 2016 announcement,showcases the rapid adoption. It plays a pivotal role in promoting financial inclusion and ensuring marginalized communities can access essential government schemes..

[Audio] The chart illustrates the growth of the Aadhaar project in India from 2010 to 2023. The graph displays a steady increase in the number of Aadhaar registrations over the years, with a significant surge between 2013 and 2016. It explains that the Aadhaar project continues to evolve, with ongoing efforts to refine its legal framework, enhance security, and address citizen concerns, ensuring its continued role in India's digital transformation journey..

[Audio] The infographic presents a concise overview of the issues surrounding the Aadhaar Act. A blue map is divisssded into five sections, each representing a different criticism or challenge, including Visible Exclusion, Authentication Failures, Operational Errors, Privacy Concerns, and Legal Ambiguity. The infographic highlights the need for continuous refinement of the Act to balance innovation with fundamental rights, emphasizing the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding its implementation. The visual representation effectively conveys the key concerns, with the most significant issues at the top and less significant ones at the bottom, providing a clear understanding of the challenges faced by the Aadhaar Act..

[Audio] Therfore, The Aadhaar act, officially known as the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services)Act,2016,provides a framework for issuing unique identification numbers to Indian residents to facilitate the efficient and transparent delivery of government subsidies, benefits and services. It aims to improve governance by enabling targeted delivery and reducing fraud and inefficiencies in public welfare programs.

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