Harmonized data repository for student digital ID in India about to go live

A platform that will serve as a central data repository for a student digital ID scheme dubbed “One Nation One Student ID” in India is set to reach operation in February. It will be used as a data authentication software for the program based on “peer crowdsourcing” is being developed, News18 reports.

The student ID, labelled Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry ID (APAAR ID) which is linked to a student’s Aadhaar biometric ID, has already been issued to about …

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