Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique number which the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will issue for all residents in India (on a voluntary basis). The number will be stored in a centralized database and linked to the basic demographics and biometric information – photograph, ten fingerprints and iris – of each individual. It is easily verifiable in an online, cost-effective way. It is unique and robust enough to eliminate the large number of duplicate and fake identities in government and private databases. Today I received email from IDBI Bank to link bank account with Aadhaar number so process has already started to connect personal identity to other records like bank account or medical records in future. ------ Dear Customer, As you are aware, Government of India has set up Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to issue Unique Identification Numbers (AADHAAR Number) to all residents of India. AADHAAR number will be the ultimate identity proof ...