HYDERABAD: The Chief Minister Dr K Rosaiah today directed the Chief Secretary, S V Prasad to ensure that the implementation of 'Aadhaar' scheme is done on an absolutely transparent manner. Dr Rosaiah had a telephonic discussion over the progress of the scheme with the Chief Secretary.

The Chief Minister was particular that Andhra Pradesh which will be the first State to implement the Unique Identification number in a big way should be a role model for the transparency and accountability of the scheme.

The Chief Secretary today reviewed the progress of the implementation of the Aadhaar scheme with the Commissioner, Civil Supplies, Sanjay Jaju and other officials at Secretariat. The Chief Secretary directed the Commissioner, Civil Supplies to complete the tendering process in a most transparent manner and as per the decisions of the tender committee constituted by the State Government. The Chief Secretary said that since Aadhaar is a prestigious project it should be done in a most transparent and efficient manner.

Aadhaar Unique number is to establish the identity of a resident and to provide secure access for the resident to a service/benefit offered by the system. Aadhaar number is generated by taking demographic data and biometric viz. finger prints and 'iris' capture. Commissioner of Civil Supplies is the Registrar for the First phase to be implemented in 7 districts of East Godavari, Srikakulam, Adilabad, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Chittoor and Anantapur.