digital identification system

Aadhaar ID saving Indian govt about $1 billion per annum: World Bank

Hailing India's Aadhaar digital ID, the World Bank has said the initiative is estimated to be saving the government about USD 1 billion annually by curbing corruption as it underlined that digital technologies can promote inclusion, efficiency and innovation.

Jan 14, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

India on track to register entire population using Aadhaar: World Bank

India is on track to register its entire 1.25 billion population using its Aadhaar digital ID, the World Bank said today, which it said would help the government to promote the inclusion of disadvantaged groups in its welfare schemes. 

Jan 14, 2016, 02:49 AM IST