Objectives of the Omniscient ID card

Objectives of the National ID card project

Obviate need for multiple documentary proof

Facilitate easy verification

Facilitate easy availing of government or private services

Help welfare programmes reach intended beneficiaries

Serve as basis for e-governance services

The ID shall also serve the following purposes

To prepare a National Population Register (NPR)

To prepare National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC)

To prepare National Register of Residency (NRR) – for non-citizens

To provide National Identity Number (NIN) to each person

To provide Multi-purpose National Identity Card (MNIC) to each citizen

To provide Multi-purpose Residency Card to non-citizens