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One Nation, One Student ID Initiative: APAAR ID

Recently, several state governments requested schools to seek parental consent for the creation of a new student identity card known as the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR).

Introduction to APAAR:

  • APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry.
  • It’s a unique ID system for students across India, initiated from childhood.
  • The project is part of India’s National Education Policy 2020.

Purpose of APAAR:

  • APAAR aims to provide each student with a lifelong ID.
  • This ID helps track academic progress from early education to higher studies.
  • APAAR is also linked to Digilocker, enabling digital storage of academic documents.

Benefits of Introducing APAAR:

  • Simplifies educational processes, reducing dependency on physical documents.
  • Facilitates tracking of key educational metrics like literacy and dropout rates.
  • Aims to curb fraud and duplication in educational certificates.

Functioning of APAAR ID:

  • Links to the Academic Bank Credit (ABC) for storing educational credits and achievements.
  • Eases transfer of academic records across schools and states with the unique APAAR ID.
  • Digital certification of achievements and course completions are stored securely.

Enrollment Process:

  • Students register by providing basic personal details and a photograph.
  • Aadhar number is used for verification, with confidentiality maintained.
  • Consent is required for sharing Aadhar details; the process is voluntary for students.
  • Parents must consent for minors.

Concerns and Safeguards:

  • Concerns exist about the privacy and security of Aadhar details.
  • Government assures confidentiality; information shared only for educational purposes.
  • Students can choose to discontinue sharing data at any point.

 

Why in News:

  • Recently, several state governments requested schools to seek parental consent for the creation of a new student identity card known as the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR).