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Identity crisis

Acquiring a document to show you are an Indian and resident in the country is a confusing task that requires you to possess a number of other identity documents

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Weekend Team New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 13 2013 | 2:13 AM IST
ELECTORS PHOTO IDENTITY CARD, OR VOTER ID

How do you get it?
If you are registering for the first time, you will need an address proof and an age proof document, apart from voter registration form.

What is it used for?

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PASSPORT

How do you get it?
Proof of present address and date of birth

What is it used for?
Certifies the identity and nationality of the person for international travel

AADHAR

How do you get it?
You need a slew of documents - proof of identity, proof of date of birth and proof of address

What is it used for?
Life-long proof of identity and address. Needed for government's direct benefit transfer scheme, where subsidy amount will be deposited directly in bank. Also for public services that require proof of identity.

NATIONAL POPULATION REGISTER

How do you get it?
Data of individuals collected during Census 2011 are now in an electronic database. To register for NPR, individuals have to visit enrolment camp to furnish biometric attributes - photograph, ten fingerprints and two iris images.

What is it used for?
This is a comprehensive identity database of India's citizens. NPR will contain individual's demographic data, biometric data and Aadhaar number. It will be mandatory for every Indian to register for NPR.

Documents needed:
Acknowledgement slip given during enumeration in Census 2011 has to be carried to enrolment camp. For biometric enrolment, EPIC number, passport number, ration card number, etc. are also being collected from each household, if available. The intimation slip (Know Your Residence + Form) should be filled in for these additional data fields and carried to the camp.

DRIVING LICENCE

How do you get it?
A written test on road rules plus on-road driving test backed by proof of residence and age

What is it used for?
Right to drive a motor vehicle in any public place for a particular category of vehicle.

PAN CARD

How do you get it?
You will need photograph, proof of identity and proof of address

What is it used for?
Shows 10-digit alphanumeric number, issued by the Income- tax Department, that is mandatory for financial transactions and tax-related matters.

RATION CARD

How do you get it?
You need proof of residence and proof of antecedent

What is it used for?
Part of the Public Distribution System, these are of three types: Antyodaya (for the poorest of the poor), Below Poverty Line and Above Poverty Line. Based on economic status, people can get subsidised food, sugar and kerosene, etc, with these cards.

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First Published: Apr 12 2013 | 9:34 PM IST

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