The document discusses a proposed Multi-Purpose National Identity Card (MNIC) project in India that would assign each citizen a unique identification number linked to personal data stored on a smart card. It describes the goals of providing national ID and residency verification, reasons for implementing such a system to help with security and welfare programs, and technical aspects like the front-end and database tools used. Potential challenges that led to project delays are analyzed, and recommendations are provided such as improving management practices, increasing user involvement, and strengthening data security.

1. Multi-Purpose National Identity Card (MNIC)Group No.: 10Members: Arpit Sharma; Ashish Sharma; Malay Shah; Pankaj Sharma; Shantanu Das; Sanchit Arora

2. What MNIC means? A smart card having a microprocessor chip. Made on recommendation by the Technical Committee constituted by the government having representatives fromNational Informatics Centre IIT KanpurBharat Electronics LimitedIndian Telephone Industries Limited and others.

3. Tools and technology?Front End Tool: VB 6.0 RDBMS: MysqlOS Environment: Windows 2000/Windows 95/Windows XP

4. MNIC focus..It envisages to:Provide a unique national identity number (NIN)Prepare national registrar of Indian citizens (NRIC)

5. Why MNIC?To act as a deterrent for future illegal immigration. People eligible for subsidies and other benefits would have a proof Would help in countering the terrorist threats and fraudsWould become a solid proof of someone’s identity

6. About MNIC Pilot Project…It follows census approach via following steps:Address canvassingData collection via Questionnaire Census Data Compilation

7. MNIC

8. What MNIC contains?A unique 16 digit numberName Parent’s NameDate of BirthPlace of BirthCitizen’s PhotographFingerprintSCOSTA micro-processor chip(16 kb)

9. Q4.Factors of MNIC delay and suggestions to overcome..Lack of incentives and certified program managers in govt sectorLack of risk management process.Lack of enforcing proper working standards.Whom to be considered citizen of INDIA is still a debatable issueMNIC can be against the interest of some political leadersCovering a population of 70 crore (18+)

10. Suggestions..Managing Technical Complexity: Introduction of highly skilled techniciansFormal Planning and Control Tools: Gantt Chart: A Gantt chart lists project activities and their corresponding start and completion date . But they don’t depict task dependencies.Pert Chart: A Pert chart (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) is used to depict task dependencies. A PERT chart graphically represents project tasks and their interrelationships.

11. Suggestions Cont..Counter implementation User Education and User Training to make them understand , interested and motivated to use MNIC.Incorprate sociotechnical design To compare proposed technical design with the social design of country. The design that meets both social and technical objectives is finalized.

12. Q5. If you were in charge of managing this project, what else would you have done differently to increase chances of success?Introduction of CHANGE AGENTS: Change agents are analysts that not only devlop technical solutions but also redefines configurations,Interactions, job activities and power relationships of various organizational groups.Increasing USER INVOLVEMENT: Online suggestions(before issuing)feedback on the pilot project on MNIC(after issuing)

13. Cont..DATABASE SECURITY IMPROVEMENT: To create more trust among masses, Multi-layer security system can be used.RISK MANAGEMENT strategies like sociotechnical design; its impact on masses can be employed.NEUTRAL AGENCIES FOR DATA COLLECTION: All relevant information should be collected online by a neutral agency and a unique no. generated.

14. Cont..HIGH AWARENESS AMONG PEOPLE: Make them realize the benefits through advertising involving celebrities who can connect with the masses.LINKING NIN(NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) WITH OTHER DATABASES: NIN can be linked with other databases like financial database, educational database, travel database etc. This would enhance the speed of collection of data.

15. Cont..MANDATORY FOR ALL!!STANDARDIZATION OF THE DATA

16. Any QuestionsThank You