DIT NPR Sampark Feb2012

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Message from the Secretary

The Government of India has initiated the creation of an electronic National

Population Register (NPR) by collecting specific information from all usual

residents in the country during the Houselisting and Housing Census phase

of Census 2011 during April 2010 to September 2010. The NPR is acomprehensive identity database to be created and maintained by the

Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of HomeAffairs, Government of India. The objective of creation of NPR is to help in

better implementation of various Government schemes, improve planning

and security and prevent identity fraud.

Department of Information Technology is privileged to be associated with

the implementation of this project in 17 States and 2 Union Territories (UTs).

Work has already commenced in Chandigarh UT, where demographic

records are being digitized. Selection of Managed Service Providers for

demographic data digitization and biometric enrolment is underway in the

other zones in the allocated states and UTs. This entire exercise will lead to

the creation of an electronic database of all residents (containing the

demographic and biometric details). This database can be used for a varietyof purposes for achieving our socioeconomic development objectives

including formulation and implementation of development schemes and

delivery of public services to the intended beneficiaries.

Needless to state, such a mammoth exercise cannot succeed without the

support of all the stakeholders associated with the project and the people.

This newsletter aims at creating awareness about DIT's role in implementing

the NPR project among all the stakeholders and the public. It will provide

snapshots of various activities that are being undertaken for implementing

the project. DIT invites you to send your feedback on this newsletter at

[email protected].

NEWSLETTER ON THE

DIT-NPRPROJECT

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1

The advertisement inviting bids for undertaking

biometric enrolment in Chandigarh UT has been

released in January 2012

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to get the latest updates

FEBRUARY 2012

R Chandrashekhar, IAS

Secretary,

Department of Information

Technology

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Role of DIT in NPR Project

One of the primary objectives of various socioeconomicdevelopment programmes in the country is to ensure that the

services and benefits reach the public on time and in an easy

and transparent manner. In this context, creation of a

comprehensive identity database for all the usual residents in

the country is very important as it would help in quickly

identifying the beneficiaries of Government schemes and

programmes and avoid duplication in the provision of such

services and benefits. The National Population Register (NPR)

project being spearheaded by the Ministry of Home Affairs is

aimed at creation of this comprehensive identity database.

The NPR project consists of two components: demographicdata digitization of all the usual residents and biometric

enrollment of all such residents who are aged five and above.

The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India,

Ministry of Home Affairs, has entrusted the work of

demographic data digitization and biometric enrollment to the

Department of Information Technology in 17 states and 2

Union Territories.

For implementation of the project, the assigned states and UTs

have been divided into urban and rural zones. It is estimated

that total population covered under the NPR project in these

states and UTs would be about 62.5 crores. The biometricenrollment would be for a population of about 56.2 crores in

the same areas. Biometric data includes photograph, all ten

finger prints and Iris capture.

This newsletter aims at generating awareness about DITs role

in implementing the NPR project among all the relevant

stakeholders and the people. I request everyone to extend their

fullest cooperation and support in making this project a successand welcome your suggestions and feedback on this newsletter

[email protected].

Biometric data capture under NPR.

Biometric enrolment will be undertaken

for a total of 56.2 crore residents

Shankar Aggarwal, IAS

Former Additional Secretary,

Department of InformationTechnology

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Enrolment will be done free. No payment of any kind should be made to

anybody for this purpose. In case, any money is asked for any reason, the

matter should be reported immediately to the local authorities.

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NPR implementation by NIELITThe Government of India has initiated the creation of the National

Population Register (NPR) by collecting specific information of all

usual residents in the country during the Houselisting and Housing

Census phase of Census 2011 during April 2010 to September 2010.

The NPR is a comprehensive identity database to be maintained by

the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG &

CCI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

The RG & CCI, MHA has entrusted the work of demographic datadigitization and bio-metric collection in respect of 17 states and 2

UTs to the Department of Information Technology. The overallresponsibility for completing the work of Demographic Data

Digitization & Biometric Enrolment of the assigned States/UT in the

urban and rural areas has been assigned to NIELIT (formerly

DOEACC Society) by DIT.

N Ravi Shanker, IAS

Administrator,Universal Services

Obligation Fund, DOT, andED, NIELIT

For the purpose of implementation, the assigned States and UTs have been divided into 28 Urban and 71

Rural Zones. The UT of Chandigarh has been designated as a separate zone. Process has already been

initiated for appointing Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for Demographic Data Digitization & Biometric

Enrolment for these zones. Demographic Data Digitization has already begun in Chandigarh, and the

bidding process has been initiated for Biometric Enrolment as well in this UT.

Work orders have already been issued for Demographic Data Digitization for 25 Urban Zones and 19 RuralZones. Work orders for Biometric Enrolment in 19 Urban Zones and 28 Rural Zones shall be issued shortly.

Re-bidding process for the remaining zones for both Demographic Data Digitization & Biometric Enrolment

is in progress and is expected to be finalized by the next month.

Successful completion of the entire NPR project requires creation of adequate awareness among all the

relevant stakeholders and their active support and cooperation. This newsletter is expected to provide the

relevant information about the various activities related to the project and also provide the latest status of the

project on a regular basis. Feedback from the readers is welcome [email protected]. You may also visit

http://www.ditnpr.nic.infor further information on the NPR Project.

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to get the latest updatesVisit www.ditnpr.nic.in for status of

implementation

TENDERS: Advertisements and the Request for Quotations documents

inviting bids from MSPs are available on the project website

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Under the DITNPR project, the tasks of demographic data digitization andbiometric enrolment of usual residents (aged 5 and above) are being

undertaken in the followin States and UTs:

States:-1. Arunachal Pradesh

2. Assam

3. Bihar4. Chhattisgarh

5. Haryana

6. Himachal Pradesh

7. J&K

8. Jharkhand9. Madhya Pradesh10. Meghalaya

11. Mizoram

12. Punjab

13. Rajasthan

14. Sikkim15. Tripura

16. Uttar Pradesh

17. Uttarakhand

Union Territories:-1. Dadra & Nagar Haveli

2. Chandigarh

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details


to get the latest updates

ro ect ocat ons

Demographic Data

refers to the personal

information collected

during Census 2011

by the Census

Enumerators based

on the data fields

prescribed by the

Registrar General of

India (RGI) for the

NPR Schedules andby following the

process laid down for

the purpose.

Biometric Data

refers to the facial

image, iris scan of both

eyes and ten

fingerprints ofenrollees collected by

the Enrolment Agency.

DEFINITIONS

Check the clickable maps and the state-wisesections of the project website

to learn about the urban and rural zones of the 17 States & 2 UTs


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More common queries have been addressed in the FAQ sectionon the project website

Write captions for the selected photos.

What is the National Population Register (NPR)?

The National Population Register (NPR) is a Register of usual residents of the country. It is being prepared at

the local (Village level), sub District (Tehsil/Taluk level), District, State and National levels under provisionsof the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards)

Rules, 2003.

Is it necessary to register for the NPR?

It is compulsory for every citizen of the country to register in a National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC) as

per Section 14A of the Citizenship Act 1955 as amended in 2004. The NPR is the first step towards preparation

of the NRIC. Out of the universal dataset of all the usual residents, the subset of citizens would be derived after

due verification of the citizenship status. Therefore, it is compulsory for all usual residents to register under theNPR.

What details will NPR contain?

1. Name of Person

2. Relationship to head

3. Father's name

4. Mother's name

5. Spouse's name

6. Sex

7. Date of Birth

8. Marital Status

9. Place of Birth

10. Nationality as declared

11. Present address of usual residence12. Duration of stay at present address

13. Permanent residential address

14. Occupation/ Activity15. Educational qualification

16. Photograph

17. Ten Fingerprints (i.e. Prints of ten fingers

of both hands)

18. 2 Iris Prints (prints of both eyes)

The biometrics will be collected as per the processes and standards laid down by the Unique Identification

Authority of India (UIDAI).

(FAQs continued on the next page)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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queries through its Feedback Form


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How will the public know about the biometric camps for

NPR?

Publicity will be given in the local areas regarding the

duration and location of the enrolment camps. Intimationslips (KYR + Form) will also be distributed house to house

before commencement of such camps, wherever possible.

Besides this, public will be informed through other various

publicity measures like banners, announcements through

mikes, drum beatings, posters, etc.

This newsletter can also be downloaded from the DIT-NPR project website: http://www.ditnpr.nic.in.

Tenders and tender advertisements, as well as further details on the NPR project may be also viewed atthe same URL. You can also like our page to get the latest updates on the project at

www.facebook.com/DIT.NPR . Any comments and suggestions may be sent [email protected]

Photo credits:Office of the RGI

NIELIT NPR-PMU

FAQs credit:

Office of the RGI

DIT-NPRSAMPARK

REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ONTD.

National e-Governance Division

Department of Information Technology

Electronics Niketan, 6 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,New Delhi 110003

Sample Biometric data capture kit.

Biometric data of usual residents willbe added to the NPR database through

enrolment cam s.

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