UNIQUE ID AUTHORITY PICKS VIJAYA BANK AS REGISTRAR

Vijaya Bank will now be a registrar for the UID project, and the bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), according to a press release issued by the bank. The UIDAI was set up by the Centre for issuing unique identity numbers.

With this, the bank has become a partner in the efforts of UIDAI, said Mr Albert Tauro, Chairman and Managing Director, Vijaya Bank, said in the release. The bank would now be able to make enrolments for the project. He added that the bank would set up a core team to oversee the implementation of UID project in the identified places and districts in co-ordination with other constituents, account holders, technology providers, BC Service Providers and other associates.

SOURCE: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/11/12/stories/2010111252960700.htm