august 2011 issue 07 n volume 08
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Aadhaar numbers are issued to the resident of the state, but to those who are present at the time of enrollment. But some of the family member is not present at that time, how will they apply for the same. It is very much right that your aim is to achieve 10 lakh enrollments a day, and I appreciate the goal and I also hope and wish to do so. But the director should think that those who are out of the state or home for work or guarding the borders when will they be enrolled for the aadhaar number? This issue should be kept in mind for the rest of the citizens. Since i am an army official and posted in remote area, I feel for it. This is the main issue for us. by Vijender Gurung on news‘One Crore Indians Have Got Their Unique Identity’ This is the best news for the millions of migratory and informal sector workers who regardless of the promises of financial inclusion by banks never get the “no frill” accounts. The India post initiative will help millions of these migr tory workers to send money home. The inclusion of ATM will free them from touts to transfer money to their homes. This will be a kick in the shin to all the banks who a have only been paying lip service to financial inclusion of marginalised workers. by Rajen Varada on news- ‘India Post Enters Banking Vertical’
It is a good option that government has taken to open more Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) in the country. Government should take more initiative to open such PSKs in capitals of each state, so that people can take benefits within their state without travelling to major city. by Vijender Gurung on news- ‘Soon, Easy Passport Coming to Delhi’ Good that the banks can do better service and the individuals can utilise their time more effectively for other beneficial purposes. It is an appreciable development. by Sreedharakurup on news- ‘PNB Focuses on Dedicated IT Innovations’ This article is very interesting. In India for CCTNS programme all the states must procure finger print live scanners like Madhya Pradesh, then the quality of database will be improved and the HIT rate will also increase. by PS Reddy on article- ‘Use of Multimodal Biometrics for CCTNS’ Good informative article! Anotherchallenge for success of the CCTNS project will be lack of efficient, less educated officials. by SI Rajesh Kumar on article- ‘Marching Towards Modernisation’
Corrigendum This is with reference to the interview published in cover story of eGov July issue under the heading “ICT has a great role to play in implementing financial inclusion.” In the second last para of the interview the line “planned to cover 40 villages” may be read as “planned to cover 4040 villages.” Also, the photo caption “TM Bhasin, Chairman and Managing Director, India Bank” may be read as TM Bhasin, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Bank.” The errors are regretted. - eGov Bureau