It will take two years for all Bangaloreans to get UID number

The distribution of Unique Identification (UID) number to 6.11 crore Bangaloreans will be completed only by July 2013, even though those in Mysore and Tumkur are likely to get their 12-digit Aadhaar numbers in six months.

Though the state has given administrative clearance, it will take time to commence the issuance of Aadhaar number to the citizens.

Ashok Dalwai, deputy director-general, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), said the pilot project taken up in Mysore and Tumkur was on full swing, and distribution of UID numbers would be completed in those two districts within six months. “After Mysore and Tumkur, we have planned to take up this project in two stages. The e-governance department has invited tenders last February for eight districts, where the second phase of the project will be implemented,” he said.

The state cabinet had, on Thursday, cleared the decks for the launch of UID in the remaining 20 districts, including Bangalore city. The e-governance department has called tenders already for 28 districts, and the issue of the unique identity numbers will start by June end.

In Bangalore, the work would start from July 1. “After the finalisation of tender, infrastructure has to be created, which will take another 20 to 30 days,” Dalawai said.

“UID authority and e-governance department have planned to launch the distribution of Aadhaar numbers in all the 30 districts before June 30. Once it is started, it will take at least two years for completion. We will be able to issue the UID numbers to all 85 lakh people in Bangalore city by 2013,” he added.

Meanwhile, the e-governance department has planned to set up Aadhaar centres in all the 198 wards in the city, with the help of the assistance of BBMP.