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SchemeArchiveWednesday, 29 September 2010

Aadhaar First Enrolment and Rollout

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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.

Summary

First Aadhaar number issued to a resident of Tembhli village, Maharashtra on 29 September 2010. Marked the operational launch of the world's largest biometric identity programme, crossing 100 crore enrolments by 2016.

Key Facts

TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 29 September 2010
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups

Key Numbers

Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
20 million central + state government employees

Key Authorities

Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InPMOCabinet Secretariat

Key Stakeholders

Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsCivil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary

Government Context

UPA IICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight

Amendment History

1 change recorded for this policy.

SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Digital & Technology, Rural Development, Social Protection
Digital & Technology, Governance & Reform

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