This scheme will be launched by post master general of Vadodara Lt Col D K S Chauhan at Fatehgunj head post office on Friday. The department of posts has requested citizens to obtain UIDAI card on production of some documents and the make the project a success. For details, citizens have been asked to contact Fatehgunj head post office between 9 am and 6 pm.
The UIDAI biometric card, which carries a unique 12 digit number, will be issued free of charge. It will be useful for opening a bank account, to obtain new mobile connection, withdraw NREGS money, obtain insurance policy and obtain ration card among others where it is required to produce identity and address proof.
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Quelle/Source: The Times of India, 22.06.2011

