NTPC asks ministry to address gas marketing margin issueSeptember 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - State-owned power utility NTPC has asked the power ministry to ascertain whether the marketing margin levied by Reliance Industries (RIL) on gas from the Krishna Godavari basin was valid. In a Sep 23 letter to the power ministry, NTPC executive director T.K.
Unique identity cards to all citizens by 2011: ChidambaramSeptember 21st, 2009 CHENNAI - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Monday that the proposed unique multi-purpose national identity cards would be issued to all citizens of the country by 2011. Speaking to newsmen here, Chidambaram informed that in the first phase during the current fiscal, 1.2 crore people in about 3,331 coastal villages and cities would receive the cards.
Indian Railways to get biometric identification systemSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Railways have decided to install biometric identification system at its vital installations across the country. The project will increase the protection of major IT installations and PRS (Passenger Reservation Service) data centres in view of the threat of attacks, which could disrupt train operations and damage database.
Nilekani says 600 million citizens to get UID in next 4-5-yearsSeptember 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chief Nandan Nilekani said on Wednesday that at least 60 crore people would get their identity cards in next five years. "We expect to give Unique Identification Numbers (UIDs) to at least 600 million citizens in the next 4-5-years.
Delhiites may get unique ID number within three yearsSeptember 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites may get their individual unique ID numbers in three years, Unique Indentificaiton Authority of India Chairman Nandan Nilekani said Wednesday. "Delhi as a state is much ahead in this respect than other states.
Unique Identification Authority advisory council meets in New DelhiAugust 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Eleven members of a council constituted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to advise the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIAI) met here on Wednesday. The council is expected to advise the UIDAI on the program, methodology and implementation to ensure coordination between ministries, departments, stakeholders and partners.
Manmohan Singh constitutes UIDAI CouncilAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has constituted a Council under his chairmanship to advice the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and ensure coordination between the Ministries, stakeholders and partners.
Nilekani starts work on unique identity for each IndianJuly 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nandan Nilekani took charge as the chairman of the Unique Identification Database Authority of India Thursday and started work on the government's ambitious project to provide a single identity number and card to each of the country's 1.17 billion people. Nilekani, who met with reporters briefly after assuming office at Yojana Bhavan, the headquarters of the Planning Commission here, said the main task of the authority would be to create a database that will help in issuing unique identity cards.
Ex- Infy Nandan Nilekani takes over as chairman of Unique Identification Authority of IndiaJuly 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nandan Nilekani took over as chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIADI) here today. Interacting with the media on the occasion, Nilekani said Unique Identification Numbers would ensure multifarious benefits by enabling different applications.
Nilekani wants to tap database of oil sector consumersJuly 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nandan Nilekani, who heads the Unique Identification Authority of India, Tuesday approached the petroleum and natural gas ministry to tap into the massive database of oil and cooking gas consumers that covers nearlty half the population. The ministry assured full cooperation to the former Infosys co-chairman.
Nilekani ensures prevention of duplication of national ID cardsJuly 13th, 2009 BANGALORE - The newly designated chief of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIAI), Nandan Nilekani, called on Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday before leaving for New Delhi. Speaking about his new task, Nilekani said that his prime issue would be to ensure prevention of any duplication of the national ID cards.
Unique identity number to be rolled out in 12 to 18 monthsJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will establish an online database with identity and biometric details of Indian residence and provide enrolment and verification services across the country. Presenting the budget proposals for the year 2009-10 in Lok Sabha, Mukherjee said: "The first set of unique identity numbers will be rolled out in 12 to 18 months.
Nandan Nilekani to head Unique Identification AuthorityJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI J - The Union Cabinet has appointed the Infosys Chief Nandan Nilekani as the Chairman of National Authority for Unique Identity. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni said the new authority will function under the planning commission, and Nilekani will be enjoying cabinet tatus.
Murli Deora takes charge in petroleum ministryMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress leader Murli Deora took charge as the union minister for petroleum and natural gas Friday morning and announced a new scheme for distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in villages. When asked about auto fuel deregualtion, Deora told reporters that the matter was under consideration and no time frame had been set.
Rs.1 bn for new unique identification authorityFebruary 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government has made a provision of Rs.1 billion (Rs.100 crore) in the interim budget for 2009-10 for its proposed 'unique identification' project. The government had last month notified the setting up of the project, Unique Identification Authority of India, which will give a unique number to every citizen.
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