Biometricization of systems in India

Heading towards “Biometricization” of systems in India

Biometrics Technologies are searching new ways to spread its limbs in recent technology driven era. Every system within the public domain is proposed to be made transparent, secure and safe in its operation. Looking at these demands, Government of India is trying to implement Biometrics Technology in their system under Digital India program. This initiative from Government is really appreciable and needs an applaud. This will really help to curb corruption, larceny, and truancy. Also, the implementation of biometric technology will help layman gain the services in more effective ways. 

We all know biometrics technology is one of the most secure, safe and reliable way of human identification. So, it is quite necessary to implement this technology in every process under Government of India. This will bring a fruitful result in comparison to other conventional methods. Through this blog, I would like to throw some light on a few sectors where Biometrics Technology has been implemented or are proposed to be implemented in the coming days.

Attendance System: As the new Govt took the charge at the center, they firstly implemented Biometric Attendance System in Government offices. Also, they launched an attendance portal www.attendance.gov.in where the attendance of every employee is monitored. Its implementation has really proved fruitful and now they are showing up at offices right in time. As a result, Govt. Officials are found in their workplace.

E-PDS Scheme: Slowly and steadily, every state governments are implementing biometrics technology in the Public Distribution System at different levels. This will show a drastic change in the whole process of ration distribution. The poor people who usually are kept aside from govt. aides now will be directly benefited. The mediators will vanish and e-ration card holder can enjoy their right to the food.

Skill Development: Under the skill development program, the implementation of Biometric technology is really an effective state. Each and every student's attendance is marked in biometric devices with its location and uploaded to the central server. This has reduced larceny and made the process more transparent and effective.

Passport system: Also, the government has proposed to make biometric characteristic a mandatory  verification during passport issue. This step has been taken to reduce the crime and illegal immigration. Effective implementation will lower down, the rate of crimes under different circumstances.

For Criminal Records: National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) has decided to launch a software which will identify the criminals. The implementation of Biometrics will help officials to know whether the criminal had ever been previously prosecuted for any other crime. This will help in the faster procedure of judgments and other trials.

National ID for Fishermen: The major setback of fishermen is their identification. This also leads to prosecutions of fishermen and they are sent behind the bars without any charge. So to resolve this issue, the government has decided to issue National ID cards with biometric for fishermen.

The rapid implementation of Biometrics Technology in different fields is definitely going to solve major common issue every citizen faces into their day-to-day life. Biometrics Technology has a tendency to change the approach of Government officials towards safe, secure and transparent systems. So, Star Link India, being the largest Indian manufacturer of Biometric Attendance Systems, endorses the step of Govt. and promises full support from their side.