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Nilekani quits Infy, moves to Cabinet
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siliconindia news bureau
| Thursday,25 June 2009, 03:49 hrs
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Bangalore: In order to take charge as the chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority, Nandan Nilekani resigned from the board of Infosys. Under the new role, Nilekani will take forward the government initiative to issue Multipurpose National Identity Cards (MNIC) for every citizen, to tackle illegal immigration and terrorists.
He will also relinquish his post of co-chairman to be inducted in the rank of a Cabinet Minister in the Indian Government. The resignation will be effective from July 9, 2009. A National Population Register will be created by 2011, under which the MNIC cards will be issued.
Nandan Nilekani is a co-founder of Infosys and has served as a director on the Infy's board since its inception in 1981. Between March 2002 and June 2007, he served as the company's Managing Director and CEO. Thereafter, he was re-designated as the co-chairman of the board of directors.
He will also relinquish his post of co-chairman to be inducted in the rank of a Cabinet Minister in the Indian Government. The resignation will be effective from July 9, 2009. A National Population Register will be created by 2011, under which the MNIC cards will be issued.
Nandan Nilekani is a co-founder of Infosys and has served as a director on the Infy's board since its inception in 1981. Between March 2002 and June 2007, he served as the company's Managing Director and CEO. Thereafter, he was re-designated as the co-chairman of the board of directors.
Reader's comments (194)
1: country needs the person like Mr.NN.
Niraj Maheshwari
Niraj Maheshwari
Posted by: niraj maheshwari - 30 Jun, 2009
2:for what ? to do more bodyshopping. OR to
do sell high Indian skills to low price to
americans Shut up. If these guys did good
job why people are loosing jobs.
raasdfs replied to: niraj maheshwari
post - 03 Jul, 2009
post - 03 Jul, 2009
3: Good move. But will Mr.NN have freedom to
act? Infy will be happy to get this project
rewarded to them. :))
Posted by: Reader - 29 Jun, 2009
4:mr n.nilakeni should have the freeedom to
function independantly otherwise the politics
will make a good and great person a farce.
hope he will be given the fullest freedom.
good luck , sir
s balasubramanyam replied to: Reader
post - 01 Jul, 2009
post - 01 Jul, 2009
5: Alas! UPA is acting like average Indian.
Thanks for this decision to take Mr.NN to
this position. Need to replace lot more
people in many Govt. Departments and as well
as Cabinet Ministries.hope it will happen
soon for the sake of upcoming generations.
Posted by: krishna - 29 Jun, 2009
6: Wonderful! Need NN now for the country.
Really proud of NN. Congratulations to you
sir on behalf of every citizen of India
Posted by: ganesan nagaraj - 29 Jun, 2009
7: Hearty Congratulation. Nandan Nilekani is
very good person and good kind-hearted. All
the best..
Posted by: Sandeep - 29 Jun, 2009
9: india shining whatever it is because of
technocrats, otherwise the corrupted
politicians have left nothing to imagination.
Including young people, who are educated ,
bussinessman in the government functionaries
will bring change.
Posted by: saurav - 28 Jun, 2009
10: CONGRATULATIONS, Nandan Sir.
Its our great pleasure to have a highly qualified people in Cabinet. We are definitely seeing a INDIA RISING.
Its our great pleasure to have a highly qualified people in Cabinet. We are definitely seeing a INDIA RISING.
Posted by: Mahesh Bajirao Mane - 28 Jun, 2009
11: Mr.NN shll be given due State Guard on a par
with NSG as his upiftment as the Minister for
an important assighment is much attractive to
terrorists all over. Its better the Central
Govt. give immediate Legal Protection to
MR.NN.
SRINATH
SRINATH
Posted by: M.SRINATH - 28 Jun, 2009
12: This is the most significant news since the
early 1990's when PVNarasimha Rao brought in
Dr Manmohan Singh as the then Finance
Minister. My interaction with NN was in
1993-94 (days prior to Infosys glory) when he
would participate in the ET Brand Equity Quiz
and I would watch over the sidelines. I had
the opportunity to visit the then Infosys
campus. As I left Bangalore in 1997, my link
to the prosperity of Infosys lost and that
ended my proximity to NN, NM, Pai et al.
Along with NN at this important post, I honestly wish Narayan Murthy is made the head of an Anti Corruption Bureau with full authority to bring in changed systems in the key government departments - land registration, agricultural income tax claims, and IT department. Probably, a part of the systems will be put in place by NN's smart card systems.
Also, this is one more of the silent revolution that Sonia Gandhi is bringing about in this country with the face of Dr Manmohan Singh. The earlier part of revolution was the Right to Information Act (RTI) and a number of poverty alleviation programs of the UPA.
Good luck NN, thank you Dr Manmohan Singh, thank you Sonia. Wish my Karnataka state's infrastructure is improved and the state in particular and the country in general are able to bring about Tourism reforms to take the country to greater heights.
Regards
Agnel Pereira
Bahrain
Along with NN at this important post, I honestly wish Narayan Murthy is made the head of an Anti Corruption Bureau with full authority to bring in changed systems in the key government departments - land registration, agricultural income tax claims, and IT department. Probably, a part of the systems will be put in place by NN's smart card systems.
Also, this is one more of the silent revolution that Sonia Gandhi is bringing about in this country with the face of Dr Manmohan Singh. The earlier part of revolution was the Right to Information Act (RTI) and a number of poverty alleviation programs of the UPA.
Good luck NN, thank you Dr Manmohan Singh, thank you Sonia. Wish my Karnataka state's infrastructure is improved and the state in particular and the country in general are able to bring about Tourism reforms to take the country to greater heights.
Regards
Agnel Pereira
Bahrain
Posted by: Agnel Pereira - 28 Jun, 2009
13: Dear Mr. Nilkeni,
Its a very good news and we are really proud to have you in this position. All the best.
Its a very good news and we are really proud to have you in this position. All the best.
Posted by: nimalakanth - 28 Jun, 2009
14: respected sir
heartily congratulations i wish you all the best
Man Mohan Singh has chosen a most eligible minister for his cabinet. I believe its his own decision. Nandan sir all we can request you is turn india to infosys. I pray to almighty that the whole cabinet should be filled with qualified professionals.
heartily congratulations i wish you all the best
Man Mohan Singh has chosen a most eligible minister for his cabinet. I believe its his own decision. Nandan sir all we can request you is turn india to infosys. I pray to almighty that the whole cabinet should be filled with qualified professionals.
Posted by: sravan kumar gupta - 27 Jun, 2009
15: We all have great regard for people like
Nandan and Narayan murthy . I am sure he will
succeed in his assignment if he is really
allowed to function the way he wants and
implement solutions he thinks fit --without
any political and bureaucratic interference.
But unfortunately I am reminded of 1990s when another distinguished and accomplished Indian from US --Sam Pitroda -with a lot of common sensical knowledge about India and its typical problems , in spite of living in US --was brought by Rajiv Gandhi to India . He was harassed and hounded out by stupid and power centric political bosses and feudal beauracrats of this country . He had to return to US in disgust after Rajiv`s death.
Let us all hope the same does not happen to Nandan.
Wish you all the best, Nandan Nilekani .
But unfortunately I am reminded of 1990s when another distinguished and accomplished Indian from US --Sam Pitroda -with a lot of common sensical knowledge about India and its typical problems , in spite of living in US --was brought by Rajiv Gandhi to India . He was harassed and hounded out by stupid and power centric political bosses and feudal beauracrats of this country . He had to return to US in disgust after Rajiv`s death.
Let us all hope the same does not happen to Nandan.
Wish you all the best, Nandan Nilekani .
Posted by: rajvaidya - 27 Jun, 2009
16: Man Mohan Singh has chosen a most eligible
minister for his cabinet. I believe its his
own decision. Nandan sir all we can request
you is turn india to infosys. I pray to
almighty that the whole cabinet should be
filled with qualified professionals.
Posted by: Santosh Kumar - 27 Jun, 2009
17: Dear Sri Nilekani,
heartiest congratulations. finaly the Indian Govt has understand the impotance of Qualified peolpe are the only who can lead india to glory.
I must cogratulate Indian Govt for this initiative.
Only I hope that you will have free hand and have full authority in your role.
thanks and regards
Rajneesh Singh
M-09910443758
heartiest congratulations. finaly the Indian Govt has understand the impotance of Qualified peolpe are the only who can lead india to glory.
I must cogratulate Indian Govt for this initiative.
Only I hope that you will have free hand and have full authority in your role.
thanks and regards
Rajneesh Singh
M-09910443758
Posted by: Rajneesh Singh - 27 Jun, 2009
18: Dear Sir,
Congratulations for your new role to develope india.We are having lot of expectation from energetic people like you , who will help to make India as Super Power.We hope that as the chairman of MNIC , you will help india to give counter response to TERRORISM. In my view India is one of the fastest developing country even after than it is not able to control these terrorist attacks , which is a big shame for India in world context. We expect from you people to show a path to India to develope itself with open eyes , so that India can become a terrorism free state.Only than people will have believe in their country otherwise if same terrorist attacks will be continuing than India will become a failed country like Pakistan , that none of us want.
With Best of Luck.Any help required to you from us will be welcome.
Regards
Abhishek
Congratulations for your new role to develope india.We are having lot of expectation from energetic people like you , who will help to make India as Super Power.We hope that as the chairman of MNIC , you will help india to give counter response to TERRORISM. In my view India is one of the fastest developing country even after than it is not able to control these terrorist attacks , which is a big shame for India in world context. We expect from you people to show a path to India to develope itself with open eyes , so that India can become a terrorism free state.Only than people will have believe in their country otherwise if same terrorist attacks will be continuing than India will become a failed country like Pakistan , that none of us want.
With Best of Luck.Any help required to you from us will be welcome.
Regards
Abhishek
Posted by: Abhishek - 26 Jun, 2009
19:Congratz Nandhan Sir........ Its good to hear
that a hero from IT sector becoming Central
Minister of India rather than a hero from
Film Industry or son of any Politician. Any
way at least India will grow here after.
T S Senthil Kumar replied to: Abhishek
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
20: Hi Nandan Sir,
All the best.Your the best person for this position in India.
Dont belive/involve any politicians in this project.
All the best.Your the best person for this position in India.
Dont belive/involve any politicians in this project.
Posted by: raghavendra GR - 26 Jun, 2009
21: Good step taken by Nandan Sir to tackle the
identity of individual, this will surely help
in cross broder like more in
Bangladesh,kashmir etc and project should
also contain ON SPOT CHECKING THE I-CARD
AGAINST THE DATABASE OR ELSE IT WILL BE AGIAN
MANIPULATED JUST AS ANOTHER FAKE ID BY
TERRORIST.
Posted by: Raghu shukla - 26 Jun, 2009
22: Bhai Log ... Identity cards are not only to
watch terrorists ... its to watch you ....
beware ... multipurpose has more than one
purpose and terrorism is just one .... cheers
to the folks who promote this ... cheers to
the folks who doesn't !
Posted by: Harikrishnan S - 26 Jun, 2009
23:yeah!finally the conscience has struck the
politicos to invite the best in the country
for a noble cause.Let Manmohan's dream of
inclusive growth accelerate from here.
nikhil km replied to: Harikrishnan S
post - 29 Jun, 2009
post - 29 Jun, 2009
24: A very good initiative by Mr. Nilekani to
take our country ahead in terms of fighting
the terrorism,etc. Respective Sir, we are
obliged and thank u for taking such a great
step....
Posted by: Gaurav - 26 Jun, 2009
25: Congratulations Sir... Wish you all the best
for your new assignment.
Posted by: Rahul - 26 Jun, 2009
26: A REAL STEP towards true Development.. and an
APT job for a great leader..we extend our
best wishes to them for getting successful in
d project... We need more such moves to
remove the inefficiencies in the official
system too.....
Posted by: kalpana - 26 Jun, 2009
27: Wish you all the best Nandan Nilekani Sir for
your new assignment.Meanwhile i congratulate
Govt.of india to take such a new initiative.A
project like MNIC ,i have done for my MCA
project.A all in one - smart card..Itwould be
a ID card for any purpose in our life and it
will be vital. Thanks .Sudheesh.V.T. kochi
Posted by: Sudheesh.V.T - 26 Jun, 2009
28: That's probably one of the best news for any
Indian since India's independence. Tough task
ahead, Mr Nilekani, all the very best and
sure you should make the MNIC sytem fool
proof and tamper resistant.
Murali TSR
Murali TSR
Posted by: Murali TSR - 26 Jun, 2009
29: Hi guys all of you out here are appreciating
the new MNIC system being implemented.. Have
u ever wondered how this is goin to be of
help to the poor ppl.. who are a whopping
above 50% population of INDIA.. and are
deprived of their basic rights in all
respects... agreeing this system will help
some segments of ppl but not all the citizens
as even in this the corrupt POLITICIANS and
Govt Servants will manipulate a lot of
things...who is goin to help the poor
ppl...plz guys do something to eradicate this
in our country and give equal rights to all
to live...thanx a lot for all the efforts
being put...
Posted by: Joe - 26 Jun, 2009
30: Sir,
All the best. Let the system be foolproof and should not be possible to tamper at the same time should not be pain to use /get it.We expect a lot from you.
All the best. Let the system be foolproof and should not be possible to tamper at the same time should not be pain to use /get it.We expect a lot from you.
Posted by: murugesh - 26 Jun, 2009
31: I would like to congrats Mr. Nandan Nilekani
sir and the Govt. of India for taking such
advanced steps in citizenship identification.
This idea is struck in my mind few couple of
years back, but as a common man i have to
concentrate on my career and look after my
dependants.
ALL THE BEST FOR NANDAN SIR AND GOVT. OF INDIA.
ALL THE BEST FOR NANDAN SIR AND GOVT. OF INDIA.
Posted by: Jogi Raju - 26 Jun, 2009
32: Congratulations sir, I wish u all the
best....
Posted by: Srinivas - 26 Jun, 2009
33: Dear Nilekani, first of all i would like to
thanks u for all that u have given and done
for the country.
The UID project was there in my mind since last 10 years but as individual i cannot do so, i m very happy and also hope soon to be start this project i shall pray for this.
I have one thought at back of mind if it can clik if we replace the PAN Card by this UID as the purpose of both card is nearly same, to create whole new database definatly it will take time but not impossible but i would like to say that by slightly changing the database and gathering more information or completely changing the database will be better idea as PAN card is already government undertaking.
The UID project was there in my mind since last 10 years but as individual i cannot do so, i m very happy and also hope soon to be start this project i shall pray for this.
I have one thought at back of mind if it can clik if we replace the PAN Card by this UID as the purpose of both card is nearly same, to create whole new database definatly it will take time but not impossible but i would like to say that by slightly changing the database and gathering more information or completely changing the database will be better idea as PAN card is already government undertaking.
Posted by: Khalid - 26 Jun, 2009
34: CONGRATULATIONS Mr.Nilekani! Kudos Central
Govt. This is the way to go. I guess this is
what is required to run a country like this.
A Stalwart of this sort can DEFENITELY put
the otherwise wayward Govt. organisations on
track. This would be the way to go with all
PSU's like AI etc. Put such people who have
run huge Business Houses at the helm of
affairs or turn the PSU's to Corporations
functioning on the same lines as private
organisations can help pull back many of the
ailing PSU's from red to the green.
CONGRATULATIONS Mr.Nilekani once again.
CONGRATULATIONS Mr.Nilekani once again.
Posted by: Ashwin - 26 Jun, 2009
35: That is very good move of Govt.All the best
to Mr.Nilekani .
In country like india where every Govt project always gets delayed,hope Mr Nilekani will Implement this project on time.
But one thing i would like to mention everybody saying abt population of india but i think that can be our strength if we people will be more productive and aware of our duties and rights.We need to be more innovative.
In country like india where every Govt project always gets delayed,hope Mr Nilekani will Implement this project on time.
But one thing i would like to mention everybody saying abt population of india but i think that can be our strength if we people will be more productive and aware of our duties and rights.We need to be more innovative.
Posted by: Ratndeep Singh Chauhan - 26 Jun, 2009
36:I completely agree with you. We need people
like Nandan in the Indian Government. Well
the Unique Identification number has been a
need for a country like India and should have
been implemented by our government a good
couple of decades ago. It is a pity that in a
country of 1 billion people, we cannot find
good leaders to run the country. And we boast
of having the world's best engineers and best
doctors. I am sure, with this move some
people in the government have shown some
signs of opening up there eyes. Well all the
best to Mr. Nilekani and I am sure if US can
have SSN for each of its citizens, we can
have it done in India under his leadership as
well. Task is huge but not impossible.
Sumit replied to: Ratndeep Singh Chauhan
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
38: Congratulations. It is really a very
difficult job of the chairperson of the
Unique Identification Authority. It is
imaging the complete bio-data of each and
every Indian citizen, by birth or by legal
means. It requires the system at the central
level to check the entire data whenever the
Unique ID card is used and its variables
should be modified as required like address
etc.. This means the entire country should be
connected to this center. It will be a
feather in his (as well in his team) cap if
it is done in a specified time , a tool which
serves the basic purpose without fail and
makes for any one an impossible task to
duplicate like Indian currency notes. That
can certainly check not only terrorism, but
corruption and many more illegal activities
of Indians, Indian legislators, judiciary not
forgetting the Indian Executive. India then,
can vouch to be a cleaner country to do
business if the system is properly
implemented.
Posted by: Vatsal Yajnik - 26 Jun, 2009
39: Congratulations to Nandan Nilekani Sir.
Indian government has took the right decision
by making NN sir as the chairperson for MNIC.
Issuing MNIC would be good for all the
citizens of India. It surely helps in
avoiding terror, but at the same time our
government should not indulge in politics in
issuing MNIC. You are an inspiration for all
of us. Sir, I wish you all the best for your
new post.
Posted by: Basanagowda - 26 Jun, 2009
40: Congrats to Mr Nandan nilekani Sir....
i think u will do ur best....and all the best....
i think u will do ur best....and all the best....
Posted by: Venkat Reddy - 26 Jun, 2009
41: Great move by our honorable prime minister.
Once this is achieved, I think it would be easy to
replace hard cash with digital currency
Once this is achieved, I think it would be easy to
replace hard cash with digital currency
Posted by: Sreekumar J - 26 Jun, 2009
42: Hello Sir, I would like to congratulate you
for your new role.
Posted by: Shriti - 26 Jun, 2009
43:My best wishes for your new assignment
Anand Kumar replied to: Shriti
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
44: Dear Sir ! I like to congratulate you for the
work you r choosen and for whom you have
been choosen .
Sir this national identity cards .. again we are copying UK or USA type security cards ( social security numbers or cards which has all the details of the citizens).
Since i hope this is not the same one as i said above ,sir we have faith in you .. just make something unique ..which has not yet been done in world .. today in India even passport is made duplicate ..i am talking in that perspective .. so MNIC cards should not be a copy of social security numbers or cards given in USA or Similar in UK ..IT SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF A UNIQUE .. I had thought about this and found one great idea .. but i cant post here .
I have full confidence on my way of thinking and making this cards more unique and much better in terms of safety to nation ..Sir i know you r genious and have more great ideas than me .. but sir dont copy stuffs from any other country since our country is quite different ..and for this we have to think differently.
Sir this national identity cards .. again we are copying UK or USA type security cards ( social security numbers or cards which has all the details of the citizens).
Since i hope this is not the same one as i said above ,sir we have faith in you .. just make something unique ..which has not yet been done in world .. today in India even passport is made duplicate ..i am talking in that perspective .. so MNIC cards should not be a copy of social security numbers or cards given in USA or Similar in UK ..IT SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF A UNIQUE .. I had thought about this and found one great idea .. but i cant post here .
I have full confidence on my way of thinking and making this cards more unique and much better in terms of safety to nation ..Sir i know you r genious and have more great ideas than me .. but sir dont copy stuffs from any other country since our country is quite different ..and for this we have to think differently.
Posted by: Navin - 26 Jun, 2009
45: Respected Mr.Nndan Nilekani,
Congratulation on your selection for the post of Chairman of UIA.Our Government has taken a very good initiative to
issue a special multipurpose national Identity cards to all
the fellow citizens of our country and you are the leader of
the said project.Hope without any fear and interfearence of
politicals parties, you will acheive your goal and success
in this new project.Wish you all the best.
Congratulation on your selection for the post of Chairman of UIA.Our Government has taken a very good initiative to
issue a special multipurpose national Identity cards to all
the fellow citizens of our country and you are the leader of
the said project.Hope without any fear and interfearence of
politicals parties, you will acheive your goal and success
in this new project.Wish you all the best.
Posted by: PARITOSH BANERJEE - 26 Jun, 2009
46: Idientification Card System for Indian
National is most essential things to be
addressed in the change of world order, which
is given in the hand of right Person, May it
big loss to the Infosys but it is sacarifice
of Infosys to the Nation development.
Posted by: Sankar.V - 26 Jun, 2009
47: congrats Mr.Nilekani, ob being choosen by our
PM for the great job. you are the right
person choosen by the PM and we all have full
confident on you, that you will deliver the
result..Best of luck sir to you and your
mentor Mr.Moorthy and our beloved prime
minster dr.Singh
Posted by: venkat ramana iyer - 26 Jun, 2009
49: Congrats Mr Nandan Nilekani, Very all the
best.
Posted by: Koti - 26 Jun, 2009
50: Congrats Mr. Nilekani, in a country like
india we need people like You and Mr. Mr.
Murthy. we (All silicon Community) all hope
you give your best to build India Better and
Stronger.
All the best again...
Prahalad
All the best again...
Prahalad
Posted by: Prahallad - 26 Jun, 2009
51: May his efforts would reach at the grassroots
level.
All the best.
All the best.
Posted by: Sikande - 26 Jun, 2009
52: is it not possible that he serves the two
posts simultaneously...infy may losse a guy
like him..too....well he will be an asset to
the govt...but a system wwill loose his
administration
Posted by: rajkumar.s - 26 Jun, 2009
53: At long last. This is an initiative that's
long been overdue. All the best Mr. Nilekani.
This is a matter I've been following for a
very long while and am happy it's being
kicked off.
Posted by: Rashid Ahmed - 26 Jun, 2009
54: Very all the best Sir!. your name will be
written in the history of India. Another
person who are going to change our nation.
Very all the best
Posted by: Ramesh Babu - 26 Jun, 2009
55: Congrats Mr Nandan Nilekani, Great job ahead
a Person like you have the ability to make
changes. Hates of to our PM Mr.Singh who is
really thinking about the future of India.
Regards
Aseef Pasha
Regards
Aseef Pasha
Posted by: Aseef Pasha - 26 Jun, 2009
56: CONGRATULATION ON THSI STEP
BUT IS THIS WORK IN REALITY?WHERE OUR SYSTEM IS MOST CORRUPT IN THE WORLD?INDIA SHOULD FIND ROOT CAUSE OF TERRORISM.
BUT IS THIS WORK IN REALITY?WHERE OUR SYSTEM IS MOST CORRUPT IN THE WORLD?INDIA SHOULD FIND ROOT CAUSE OF TERRORISM.
Posted by: think better - 26 Jun, 2009
57: Yes Mr Sing is King Realy hats up to you boss
and Congrats Mr Nandan. Definatly by
implementing this system we can stop illegal
immigration as well as terror
Its very good moove done by our PM once again thanks for implementing such systems In India
SHIVA PATIL
Its very good moove done by our PM once again thanks for implementing such systems In India
SHIVA PATIL
Posted by: Shiva Patil - 26 Jun, 2009
58: cograts to the govt and all the best wishes
to Nilekani.
krl
krl
Posted by: krl - 26 Jun, 2009
59: I THINK NO NEED TO MAKE A HYPE OVER THIS
ISSUE. THIS MUST COULD HAVE DONE LONG BEFORE
FOR A SO CALLED DEVELOPED NATION LIKE
INDIA.THE OTHER DAY WHEN JET OFFICIAL PERSON
OR CISF PERSONNEL ASKED MY INDENTITY TO BE
PROVED AT BANGALORE AIRPORT, I ASKED THEM CAN
YOU VERIFY MY PAN CARD AS ORIGINAL OR
DUPLICATE ONE WITH YOUR EYES OR ANY DEVICE
HANDILY AT THE SPOT?
WE COULD HAVE PREVENTED LOTS OF IDENTITY DUPLICATIONS AND DREADED TERRORIST ACTIVITIES.
WE COULD HAVE PREVENTED LOTS OF IDENTITY DUPLICATIONS AND DREADED TERRORIST ACTIVITIES.
Posted by: Rajib Das - 26 Jun, 2009
60:Why do you need to shout by typing in
uppercase? You have a problem in your
keyboard or do you think what you feel
matters more than others?
KaKa replied to: Rajib Das
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
62: Great job Mr. Nilekani. Person like you have
the ability to make change. And i believe you
will do it. All the best.
Posted by: Puneet - 26 Jun, 2009
63: CREDIT GOES TO SONIA GANDHI AND THE UPA GOVT.
BRAVO!
Posted by: Athar Mohammad Aarif - 26 Jun, 2009
64: This is a very good ste[ taken by Inidan PM
Manmohan Singh. But i have one doubt that is
it a good move of Mr. Nandan Nilekani to move
from private sector to public sector?
Posted by: Mayank Agarwal - 26 Jun, 2009
65:Are you crazy? This is not the time for him
to make a career in private sector - he has
already done that.
This is the time for him to contribute to something big - which matters to more than a billion people. No doubt he grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Best of luck to him.
This is the time for him to contribute to something big - which matters to more than a billion people. No doubt he grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Best of luck to him.
KaKa replied to: Mayank Agarwal
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
66:itz not just good 2 move hhim 2 public
sector...itz wonderful...newaz d government n
cabinet is full of least educated n
illiterate ppl...this initiative of nandan
nilkeni tells dat a good time for india is
about 2 begin...
Archana replied to: Mayank Agarwal
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
67: Thank you Archana for dismissing the Indian
system with that American slang. Huh!
KaKa replied to: Archana
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
68: KaKa...I think you are crossing your limits
here...stop now
Enough is Enough
Enough is Enough
BabaJanee replied to: KaKa
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
69: It will be interesting to see how Nilekani
tackles govt. employees(not easy as the
private ones), the contractors(corruption
initiators), the middleman(will do anything
for margin money). I hope ID card does not go
the same as driving license card - anyone can
get one in Rs. 300.
The implementation of the project will be crucial. Only time will tell if Nilekani delivered.
Wish him and his spirit all the best.
The implementation of the project will be crucial. Only time will tell if Nilekani delivered.
Wish him and his spirit all the best.
Posted by: NuSin - 26 Jun, 2009
70:Dude you got it right. Lets see how he comes
out.
Ajay replied to: NuSin
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
72: This is one of the innovative steps taken by
Mr Nilekani.
We need such a move to eradicate corruption as well as currupted ministers in Government.
Thank you very much Mr. Nilekani.
We need such a move to eradicate corruption as well as currupted ministers in Government.
Thank you very much Mr. Nilekani.
Posted by: Jay - 26 Jun, 2009
73: This is what every indian youth wanted. Great
initiative from our PM. Hope this would send
a clear message to all corrupted,
un-performed ministers inducted through
family influence from state level parties. We
expect more such eminent personalities
service being used in different level by our
PM. We could feel the real intention of our
PM to get their business done by new
ministers otherwise we expect the door to be
shown to them. I am sure Mr.Nandhan would
come out with success in a stipulated time.
ALL THE VERY BEST TO HIM & AND OUR
LOVABLE PM.
Posted by: KS MANOHARAN - 26 Jun, 2009
74: very good move 4m mr.nilekani 2work for govt
and 4 genuine purpose..........
Posted by: arun - 26 Jun, 2009
75: in recent budget govt. has already allocated
100 cr for this project.
i think this is the project in which nilekani will work
i think this is the project in which nilekani will work
Posted by: kansara - 26 Jun, 2009
76: Hope this is done honestly else an Indian
citizen would not get an identity but the
illegal migrants will get as in case of
Ration card, voter card etc.
Posted by: KKPande - 26 Jun, 2009
77: Really good idea and very superb move
.............
Posted by: vijay - 26 Jun, 2009
78: I don't know what's the strategical move
behind this? Is he really wants to serve his
country or helping his company for getting a
multibillion database project from
government. For both the cases I could say..
what an Idea sir ji..
Posted by: Jatin - 26 Jun, 2009
79: Good decision by indian govenment ...It is
good that a person who is not in government
body/council to handle this post .All the
best and good luck to deal with politicains.
Posted by: vagesh - 26 Jun, 2009
80: Wishes and Good Luck to Mr.Nandan Nilekani
for his new Assignments. It’s been
proved in many years, the contribution from
top Indian corporates for Economy development
and national security. Yet again witness for
it.
And will make other corporate to follow towards such contributions for Indian Government.
Thanks
Gokul Rengarajan
And will make other corporate to follow towards such contributions for Indian Government.
Thanks
Gokul Rengarajan
Posted by: Gokul Rengarajan - 26 Jun, 2009
81: Wont work in anyway.Waste of money& time
for such a huge Population
Posted by: Baalu - 26 Jun, 2009
82:Baalu...I think you are crossing your limits
here...stop now
Enough is Enough
Enough is Enough
BabaJanee replied to: Baalu
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
83: BabaJanee..Don't you have anything to say for
this good cause, other than measuring other's
limits.
Kranti Veer replied to: BabaJanee
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
84: Mr. N.Nilekani, you are putting your thoughts
out of your book "Imagining India" where you
mentioned Unique National ID for each indian,
but just to curb terrorism, if we are using
it than it have very limited scope, if we
consider that ID in Banks transaction, ration
cards, voter Id card,Property transactions,
Driving License and on passport, wherever we
need the ID to curb the internal terror of
corruption.
Posted by: Harender Singh - 26 Jun, 2009
85: Hope the story of what happend to Kalam
doesnt repeats.
Posted by: guru - 26 Jun, 2009
86: Government has taken very good step.GOD Bless
to nilekani and his Idea .
Posted by: mahesh - 26 Jun, 2009
87: Mr.N.Nilekani now you r going to do one of
the toughest jobs in India. MNIC may be a
more tougher target than the foundation of
infosys, because politics is involved. But we
assume you were a winner, you are a winner
and you would be a winner and we really think
at the end, your image would be as clean as
of now. Wish you best of luck for new job.
Posted by: Gurvir Birring - 26 Jun, 2009
88: Thats really a very sensible decision that
Mr.Singh has chosen Mr. Nilekani for such a
huge project. We have all eminent
personalities on board now! No doubt, in no
time India can set a benchmark, with its new
members on board working together for the
betterment of the country. I salute Mr.
Singh's decision, and a Hearty Congrats to
Mr. Nandan Nilekani for having taken a bold
step, quitting INFOSYS and taking up the
National challenge at this age and with the
same sportive spirit.Hats off to you!
All the very Best for your Future Assignments.
All the very Best for your Future Assignments.
Posted by: Meera S Rao - 26 Jun, 2009
89: Its wonderful thought to create NAUI &
great step by Centeral Govt to promote the
higly qualified legendry NN , now we want to
see more & more similar kind of solid
steps by indian govt to strengthen our nation
Posted by: Akshay Kumar - 26 Jun, 2009
90: Congartes Mr.N.Nilekani on for the new post
and Job and thanx for accepting the same.Hope
you'll run it like INFOSYS and won't let down
the Technocrates and prove that they are the
best.
Posted by: R.Mohan - 26 Jun, 2009
91: Really it is very good step towards leading
India and to serve born country.Heartly
Congratulation to you and I am sure India
become strongest country by 2020,
Posted by: KKShetty - 26 Jun, 2009
92: Very glad to know the Mr. Nilekani is going
to be part of our Natioanl most awaited 1
Person 1 Identification Card.
Posted by: Sourabh Kr. Jha - 26 Jun, 2009
93: My comments reaches Mr. Nandan. N or not. It
is true that this job is not easy one. But
it should be done. I really dont know, how
he is going to deal the slums in Mumbai
coming everyday with a flag of political
support. If the job is done, he can have a
feather in his cap. Anyhow congratualations.
Posted by: S. Sankara Narayanan - 26 Jun, 2009
94: Hello and congratulations. Marvellous
achievement indeed. But, be cautioned, this
for sure is a peace trap. There are many
bottlenecks and strong forces to contend with
and massive doses of criticism. Be strong,
unswerving, never ready to give up and
blatantly honest. Someday, the people of this
country will salute you.
Posted by: Francis Dias - 26 Jun, 2009
95: Thanks to government of India for choosing an
eminent person like Nandan Nilekani as
Chairman of National Authority for Unique
Identity. Even though its a great loss for
Infosys, our nation gets the best out of it.
Sir we all are proud of you. All the best and
always with you.
Posted by: Mithun M - 26 Jun, 2009
96: It is an important decision taken by the
Union Government. It should have been done
much earlier in order to have clear
transparency of all our citizens and to curb
Extremism and Terrorism.
Posted by: MOHANAN P - 25 Jun, 2009
97: Warm wishes & Congratulation Nilekani
Sir. You would reach great heights in your
new assignment too. GOD BLESS YOU WITH GOOD
HEALTH & GREAT VISION ALWAYS.
Bold decision by the Indian Government too. Once again, Congrats to everyone. LET US BE PROUD & THIS IS THE TIME TO REJOICE.
Bold decision by the Indian Government too. Once again, Congrats to everyone. LET US BE PROUD & THIS IS THE TIME TO REJOICE.
Posted by: S.Ganesh Babu - 25 Jun, 2009
98: Great decision taken by our goverment. He is
right person for such activies.He will make
INDIA as terror free country.
Posted by: Aruna sekar - 25 Jun, 2009
99: Dear sir,
I would like to congratulate you on being inducted for serving our country. I have always felt that Infosys has strived hard to achieve its current stature and now I am sure it is India's turn. Your inclusion on board being its first move.
I served Infosys too.
I would like to congratulate you on being inducted for serving our country. I have always felt that Infosys has strived hard to achieve its current stature and now I am sure it is India's turn. Your inclusion on board being its first move.
I served Infosys too.
Posted by: Balaji - 25 Jun, 2009
100: Well what a herald from the GOI. I personally
reflect that he is the right person to curb
terrorism in india. A very excellent move
from GOI obviously we need dilligent and
determined person for the protectionism. As
we see the past aptitudes of Mr. Nandan
Nilekani we hope from him make it continued.
GOI must take into consideration that people
of india are supressed by varios social
evils. We hope that the current govt. should
vanish the social terrorism in india which
middle and lower people are facing . like in
education we saw that many schools are fake
still they are prevailing their business with
higher leaverages mostly in higher education
. But we are very sorry from the HRD ministry
of india that they didn,t take any step
against those social terrorists . We need
change we have wind out the corruption . I
don,t understand what our bureacrates are
doing atleast they are our index .
I can say only one thing i got very excited. All the best sir may almighty rewards you.
I can say only one thing i got very excited. All the best sir may almighty rewards you.
Posted by: Javed Ahmad Mir - 25 Jun, 2009
101: This is a novel step to guide our country in
a proper way. People like him should
participate to form a better India than the
corrupt politician...best of luck and best
wishes for the new challenges.......And
People like U and Mr. narayana murthy will
help others to become a novel leader for
which we ll be proud.
Posted by: Pramod kumar Nandy - 25 Jun, 2009
102: For once the Government has risen above party
politics and requested a person of Nandan's
stature to drive the initiative. We look
forward to more such initiatives by the
government.
Politicians should not be preachers. We are not their flock. If some want to be preachers they can choose appropriate profession.
Politicians should not be preachers. We are not their flock. If some want to be preachers they can choose appropriate profession.
Posted by: Arindam - 25 Jun, 2009
103: Congrats Sir,
I am the person who dream about that project, i am very happy that the task is handed our to great person like you to put the process.
AS from the IT Family i alwayes wanted to to somthing for the country and i am doing it Now also
Great that Manmoahn Sing ji is taken good Decesion regarding this
ALL the Best and Alwayes with you
With Love
JAi
I am the person who dream about that project, i am very happy that the task is handed our to great person like you to put the process.
AS from the IT Family i alwayes wanted to to somthing for the country and i am doing it Now also
Great that Manmoahn Sing ji is taken good Decesion regarding this
ALL the Best and Alwayes with you
With Love
JAi
Posted by: Jayakumar T.P. - 25 Jun, 2009
104: Well what a herald from the GOI. I personally
reflect that he is the right person to curb
terrorism in india. A very excellent move
from GOI obviously we need dilligent and
determined person for the protectionism. As
we see the past aptitudes of Mr. Nandan
Nilekani we hope from him make it continued.
GOI must take into consideration that people
of india are supressed by varios social
evils. We hope that the current govt. should
vanish the social terrorism in india which
middle and lower people are facing . like in
education we saw that many schools are fake
still they are prevailing their business with
higher leaverages mostly in higher education
. But we are very sorry from the HRD ministry
of india that they didn,t take any step
against those social terrorists . We need
change we have wind out the corruption . I
don,t understand what our bureacrates are
doing atleast they are our index .
I can say only one thing i got very excited. All the best sir may almighty rewards you.
I can say only one thing i got very excited. All the best sir may almighty rewards you.
Posted by: Javed Ahmad Mir - 25 Jun, 2009
105: We are proud of you Mr. Nilekani.Previously I
was working in your company and feel proud
and now As you are managing the country Every
Indian feel proud. Thanks to you to accept
this offer and new Role. You are the real
hero.
Posted by: Shiv mohan - 25 Jun, 2009
106:We wanna see more such things happening in
the future. As rightly said we would like to
see more like Mr. NRN as the next president
and Dr.Devi shetty involving in building a
healthy nation. India is truly shining,and
should continue..
panchesh replied to: Shiv mohan
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
107: Thanks to the Government first for selecting
such a great person to this activity.People
in INDIA is looking to induct more such great
personalities into Cabinet
Posted by: bhanu Prakash - 25 Jun, 2009
108: I wish you all the best for your nation
building exercise.
We are far behind in implementing certain key thing because of the stupidity of our own low-level political system combined with lobbying of some industrial house and corruption. It's time to put the country on track by leveraging technology. Kudos to the idea and seeing the implementation.
Hello, my illterate political friends. Your time is up. We need change in govt. system, transparency and effectiveness in govt. functioning. We want to kill "come tomorrow" attitudes for small things.
Wish you all the best.
We are far behind in implementing certain key thing because of the stupidity of our own low-level political system combined with lobbying of some industrial house and corruption. It's time to put the country on track by leveraging technology. Kudos to the idea and seeing the implementation.
Hello, my illterate political friends. Your time is up. We need change in govt. system, transparency and effectiveness in govt. functioning. We want to kill "come tomorrow" attitudes for small things.
Wish you all the best.
Posted by: ajish kumar - 25 Jun, 2009
109: All the best Mr. Nilekani, Thanks for your
bold decision. Please clean the corrupt
people in the system otherwise the terrorist
will also get those cards. Thanks again for
your decision.
Posted by: Saibal Mukherjee - 25 Jun, 2009
110: Great News.... All the best Mr. Nandan
Nilekani.. We all trust, India become Terror
free Country...
Posted by: Mani - 25 Jun, 2009
111: Great Leaders ... show the way py walking the
path to success ... and here's the leader
who's taken this stand ..wishing him all the
very best .. & hopin this only the start
in our way to reforms and transformtation ...
Posted by: saurabh - 25 Jun, 2009
112: Excellent step by the government of India,
they have selected right person for the right
job and it shows this time the people of
India have given the right mandate..........
Posted by: Salman Hussain - 25 Jun, 2009
113: Good step!!!
Looking forward for Great India... without terrorism...
All the best....
Looking forward for Great India... without terrorism...
All the best....
Posted by: avinash tumulu - 25 Jun, 2009
114: I think he has taken the right decision. Our
country needs dedicated people like him to
work towards checking terrorism. All the best
to him and his team. Looking forward to grand
success in his endeavour.
Posted by: rdx1312 - 25 Jun, 2009
115: All the best Nilekani. First kick all those
corrupt officials in the route, otherwise
terrorists will also get cards. best wishes.
India shining...
Posted by: Avinash - 25 Jun, 2009
116:Yes Avinash, This should be a first step of
him..
Mani replied to: Avinash
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
117: We are going Ahead its a great initiative and
hope many more will come
Posted by: Harvinder - 25 Jun, 2009
118: We are going Ahead its a great initiative and
hope many more will come
Posted by: Harvinder - 25 Jun, 2009
119: Its a Right Choice of a Right Person at a
Right Time by the Government of India and
will bring many other miles stones in Indian
fraternity after Mr.Sam Pitroda. His visions
developed with inspiration of Mr.Narayan
Moorthy would be useful for our society
building in IT Boom.
Posted by: Devendra Singh - 25 Jun, 2009
120: Perfect selection and implementation of
decision by the Govt. A great person to
choose and give the responsibility, I wish
him all the very best for his new role.
Posted by: Uday Pratap Aditya - 25 Jun, 2009
121:Actually india need lot more people like him
in the cabinet. i wiss him and indian all the
best
arjun replied to: Uday Pratap Aditya
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
122: This is great move, both by Govt and
Nilekani, All the best.
Posted by: Nitin J - 25 Jun, 2009
123: Excellent Intiative and right move by Govt.
Wish U all the best
Posted by: Bhushan N - 25 Jun, 2009
124: He fits the bill & a smart move from our
Government
Posted by: jil jose - 25 Jun, 2009
125: The right person for the right job at the
right time.
Som Panda
Som Panda
Posted by: Somerendra Panda - 25 Jun, 2009
126: Finally India is transforming itself into a
responsible nation. Nandan Nilekani obviously
is the right man for the right job. Small
step towards giant leap..... lets hope for a
brave new world
Posted by: Hariharan Sekhar - 25 Jun, 2009
127: Blend of knowledge, education,skills and
power can really transfrom the nature and
outcome of ministry role and post in the form
of highly skilled personnels like
Nilekani.Hats off...All the best Sir...Ankush
Gambhir-oracle
Posted by: Ankush gambhir - 25 Jun, 2009
128: Yes, this is a good initiation by the Indian
Govt. Everything has been misused till now
on whatever the identity have given by the
govt. on citizenship. Lets hope a special
actions from Nilekani through MNIC for our
country.
Posted by: sbv - 25 Jun, 2009
130: Can't say whether its going to be in effect
or how much its going to be misused. The only
good point i see in this is, one more
educated person is entering in present gov.
Well it would be interesting to see, how much
a non educated person can influence an
educated person, both in power and decisions.
Posted by: lyon - 25 Jun, 2009
131: So far he did bodyshoping, sold indian's
high tech skills to cheep to Western
countries. Now moving on another role to
currpot the govt more. Can we expand the PAN
card to every one as National ID. Sounds
like govt. don't want to do anything worthy.
Manmohan Sing Made enough for his generation
in Nuke deal with US. Now he is finding
other way to do curruption.
Posted by: vszz4g - 25 Jun, 2009
132:Very true on the "no prior experience" part
on his resume.. hell I got asked that at all
my relatively insignificant jobs! Then again
Infy doesn't have a problem with selling
anything. Monkeys with math skills included.
Sharath replied to: vszz4g
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
133: When Dr Singh was PM and Kalam was President
every one thought India will be bright on
2020 But see what happend? They sent that
great man to home and put a hopeless women
there. And great economist spent all his
time in pleasing that another italy women.
Hopeless Hopeless for ever. Now China
advancing in North East and South from Sri
lanka. Hopeless Hopeless
Yeah! Yeah, We feel great, We Feed chiken Priyani for Terrorist in Jail. Poor Spineless Govt looking for a comfort for the terror in jail not the common folks. Indians are getting attacked every where, Dr. Singh don't have time. He spent all his time in pleasing Italy. We have voters card, Pan card Let us improve that further rather re-inventing and wasting money .
Yeah! Yeah, We feel great, We Feed chiken Priyani for Terrorist in Jail. Poor Spineless Govt looking for a comfort for the terror in jail not the common folks. Indians are getting attacked every where, Dr. Singh don't have time. He spent all his time in pleasing Italy. We have voters card, Pan card Let us improve that further rather re-inventing and wasting money .
Posted by: yt7dzj - 25 Jun, 2009
134:U r 101% correct. I strongly agree with you,
Suneel replied to: yt7dzj
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
136: Businessman meets politician. Full stop.
Leave pride and patriotism out of it. Healthy
skepticism will keep both in check.
Posted by: Sharath - 25 Jun, 2009
137: A great initiative taken by the GOI. And who
could be better than Nilekani to take the
helm of this greatest initiative India has
undertaken. One of the best leaders of our
times. We need similar more intiatives to be
taken by the GOI. One key issue is
Governance. The new government should have an
Office of Stratetgic Management who look into
key initiatives required by the country and
this is the best time to do it. Governance is
a must to eradicate the corruption India
suffers. We have so many top men as our
industrialist and everyone of them will tell
you that India needs Governance right now.
My heartiest congratulations to Nilekani and wish him all the success he deserves.
My heartiest congratulations to Nilekani and wish him all the success he deserves.
Posted by: Rolando - 25 Jun, 2009
138: I feel proud of Dr.Manmohan Singh to induct
such great guys into his cabinet, Now i have
confidence in the Dr.Abdul Kalam 2020 vision.
Dr. Singh Hats of to you. Keep up the good work we people of india wanted such visionary politician.
Siva
Dr. Singh Hats of to you. Keep up the good work we people of india wanted such visionary politician.
Siva
Posted by: Sivakumar - 25 Jun, 2009
139: A wise decision by Govt & Nilekani.
Nilekani, wishing you all the best.
Posted by: Elango - 25 Jun, 2009
140: Congrats to Indian Government for taking
person like him in his cabinet....keep it up
..
Posted by: Prashant Khatri - 25 Jun, 2009
141: What use is it? Just another attempt by
GOI..what was wrong with voters identity
card? Anyone remember? Each card was supposed
to be uniquely id'ed.
Posted by: Alpha Numera - 25 Jun, 2009
142:I support you. as long as corruption is there
anybody can get id card.
hopeforthebest replied to: Alpha Numera
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
143: This is a long pending requirement for India
to have a unique identification number for
each Indian. In fact this concept is also
stated by Nandan in his recent book
"Imagining India"
Mr Nandan has taken a great step to spread his contribution beyond the IT sphere by opting the new responsibility.My best wishes for his success for the cause
Mr Nandan has taken a great step to spread his contribution beyond the IT sphere by opting the new responsibility.My best wishes for his success for the cause
Posted by: Bibhuti Das - 25 Jun, 2009
144: This is an initiative in the right direction
by the India Govt, and a man well chosen to
do the job.
My heartiest congrats and best wishes to Mr Nilekani..
Let welcome this step without any prejuice..
My heartiest congrats and best wishes to Mr Nilekani..
Let welcome this step without any prejuice..
Posted by: Shubhangi - 25 Jun, 2009
145: Wow that's a great news, but for (Infy) i
guess. Congratulation and all the best.
Posted by: Nanju - 25 Jun, 2009
146: Great and Congratulations on your new
assignment.
I sincerely wish you all the best.. Will the MNIC cards be issued to NRI's..
I sincerely wish you all the best.. Will the MNIC cards be issued to NRI's..
Posted by: Vikrant - 25 Jun, 2009
147: ALL THE BEST AND I HOPE YOU WILL GIVE
AESTHETIC FINISHING TO YOUR NEW
ASSIGHNMENT
JAGADEESHA MARIGOWDA TANZANIA
JAGADEESHA MARIGOWDA TANZANIA
Posted by: JAGADEESHA MARIGOWDA - 25 Jun, 2009
148: Great Resolution by Indian Govt.It should be
implemented to all the indians soon without
any discrimination.This ID should be
considered as most priority ID for
identification.
Congrats Mr.Nilekani
Congrats Mr.Nilekani
Posted by: Athma Rai - 25 Jun, 2009
149: Explain to me, how having a card with you
gonna help with anything? You are not going
to carry it with you at all time, are you?
Posted by: Doesn\'t Matter - 25 Jun, 2009
150:yes you will have to carry it and produce it
on demand.
entourage replied to: Doesn\'t Matter
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
151:it will help you still you dont carry .
because when you enter your card no you will
get all the information regarding your
banking transction , your all property or
other major transaction that you have done
will clearly mentioned in that and you cant
hide anything from govt. for getting taxed
kunal mahale replied to: Doesn\'t Matter
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
152:One of the major reason behind these
crimes(immigration, threats, escaping from
tax, etc...) are lacking of strong identity.
Once if we have a strong identification
system, culprits can be easily captured most
of the times and it will prevent them to do
the wrong things because of strong laws.
Everyone should have an unique identity. I
guess this will be a good initiative with the
present technology to solve this problem.
Even if it is a card and you need to carry it
at all time, it should be fine, because this
is the minimum requirement to prove yourself
that you are a valid citizen of the country.
I appreciate this forward movement.
I appreciate this forward movement.
Rao replied to: Doesn\'t Matter
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
153: Great news it cant get better than this If we
can have a few such like minded people
joining hands with Govt to implement key
initiatives this country will take those
giant steps towards development FASTER
Mr Nilekani my respect for you has grown many folds and so is it for Dr Manmohan Singh thanks for getting this through
Mr Nilekani my respect for you has grown many folds and so is it for Dr Manmohan Singh thanks for getting this through
Posted by: Deepak Manocha - 25 Jun, 2009
154: This 'll surely help to curb the ill-legal
immigration to our country. Big cheers to Dr.
Singh and Mr. Nandan for such a great
initiative...
Posted by: Tarun Dhoundiyal - 25 Jun, 2009
155:Great Resolution by Indian Govt.It should be
implemented to all the indians soon without
any discrimination.This ID should be
considered as most priority ID for
identification.
Congrats Mr.Nilekani
Congrats Mr.Nilekani
Athma Rai replied to: Tarun Dhoundiyal
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
156: this really a great thing happened for india
. we should appretiate the govt for suct
change. now we will see the real changes in
india having such people in govt sector. i
think indian givt shall give all details in
that card like big transaction done by person
, like property purchase so that there will
not be any hiding.
Posted by: Kunal Mahale - 25 Jun, 2009
158:Kunal, I appreciate your thoughts. But,
please remember, this is an ID card, not a
biodata. It's, most likely, going to be
similar, in look and feel, to your driver's
license. It's just a proof of your being a
legal citizen of this country, like a
passport.
I personally feel making a passport mandatory for every citizen could be another solution, and maybe more viable. Of course, if great minds of the like of Mr Nandan Nilekani has deviced this idea, there must, and should, be some reason for it.
Anyways, I hope this really gets implemented, and not shelved like millions of such initiatives before (the NSSN could be a classic example of this!).
Cheers
I personally feel making a passport mandatory for every citizen could be another solution, and maybe more viable. Of course, if great minds of the like of Mr Nandan Nilekani has deviced this idea, there must, and should, be some reason for it.
Anyways, I hope this really gets implemented, and not shelved like millions of such initiatives before (the NSSN could be a classic example of this!).
Cheers
Debaditya Nath replied to: Kunal Mahale
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
159: There is a need to build a system like social
security (SSN) which is in US. All problem
will be solved.
sanjeev replied to: Debaditya Nath
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
160: hi debaditya , this is one of the use as a
identity proof but if you read carefully its
multipurpose card and notjust id proof. so i
think there should be much more in that like
us has there pin i which govt can track
everything in that.
kunal replied to: Debaditya Nath
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
161: Wondeful Move Mr Nandan.
I appreciate the people behind this move particularly Our PM for this great opportunity pushed on brilliant people like Nandan Nilekani.
Do we need more proof than this that this Govt is really serious to move forward this country?
I appreciate the people behind this move particularly Our PM for this great opportunity pushed on brilliant people like Nandan Nilekani.
Do we need more proof than this that this Govt is really serious to move forward this country?
Posted by: Nagabhushana Reddy - 25 Jun, 2009
162: This is probably one of the few times where
we have a top CEO-strategist and tactician
stepping up for the greater good of the
country. This is making me feel the same
excitement as when Dr. ManMohan Singh became
the Finance Minister and PM. We need to align
the Govt. with the right people who have the
inherent strengths and talent to make things
happen. Congrats and Long Live India.
Posted by: MPP - 25 Jun, 2009
163: wonderful move by manmohan singh ji...to move
forward india into 21 century...
Posted by: sreddy - 25 Jun, 2009
164: This is truly a great decision. Our
government has been plagued with names like
lethargic, visionless and directionless
...This move shows great intent and courage
to turn the tables. WEll Done UPA....and
other governments please learn and follow!
Posted by: sammy sanil - 25 Jun, 2009
165: Congratulations, Mr N.Nilekani.
we need more Brillaint & Dashing people like Mr.Nilekani, to Steer India ahead.
THANK'S TO GOVT OF INDIA.
FRANCIS DANIEL (BAHRAIN).
we need more Brillaint & Dashing people like Mr.Nilekani, to Steer India ahead.
THANK'S TO GOVT OF INDIA.
FRANCIS DANIEL (BAHRAIN).
Posted by: Francis Daniel - 25 Jun, 2009
166:and the best you could see in him was
dashing?
KaKa replied to: Francis Daniel
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
167: This is excellent. This work has far reaching
consequences than continuing to lead Infy.
Posted by: gopalg - 25 Jun, 2009
168: Congrats India, Sir. Abdul Kalam dream
(everyone) will become true, if indian
government having people like Sir. Nilekani
sir....... come on india....
Posted by: Senthil - 25 Jun, 2009
169: A very very good decision that has been taken
by the Indian Government... Thank to India
Government...
Posted by: Ranjeet - 25 Jun, 2009
170: Fantastic but definitely a loss to Infy. Way
to go - I am sure he will do what Sam Pitroda
did for telecom in India. We surely need such
thought leaders in the Cabinet.
Posted by: Lalita - 25 Jun, 2009
171: Great move Sir. Our country needs people like
you. Now we can expect positive developments
in the country.
Posted by: Diksha - 25 Jun, 2009
172: I heard him at my school talk about his
book.The news is thrilling...feeling sad for
Infy...coz I love that company very
much...but feeling good that finally
corporates are taking command of the
nation....Nandan we are with you....Good
Luck..
Do read his book Imagining India....
Do read his book Imagining India....
Posted by: Ashish Malik - 25 Jun, 2009
173: Shame on Politicians, the source of revanue
to India are now moving to do politicians
Job.
We will soon see, what we think India should be.
We will soon see, what we think India should be.
Posted by: Priyank C - 25 Jun, 2009
174:You are mistaken. He can always be available
to Infy as has been Mr Narayan. What is the
best is people like him are in fact needed to
dust out our B.A.S.T.A.R.Ds from our
politician community. Only thing is that he
needs to ensure that he is not used by same
politician community to get a temporary fame
from indians and later on thrown off in
anonymity like T.N. Seshan who's initiatives
for Poll reforms and Id card were objected a
lot and finally today nobody knows where he
is and probably next few years people will
ask who was Seshan.
Girish replied to: Priyank C
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
175: Lets wait and see if he will dust them or he
himself will become one.
Surya replied to: Girish
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
176: Good initiative taken by government, though
it is quite delayed decision.....
Posted by: Mayuresh - 25 Jun, 2009
177: Indeed it is a welcome move ! As we say
people will belive in actions and not on
speeches . Here is a great example of action
from able Government . Beside this is one of
the best example of maturing our Government
function as " Good Corporate World"
All the best to Mr.Nandan and many thanks to PM.
Devesh P Srivastava
All the best to Mr.Nandan and many thanks to PM.
Devesh P Srivastava
Posted by: Devesh P Srivastava - 25 Jun, 2009
178: This is what is needed for our country. Hats
off to this initiative.
Posted by: Shardendu G - 25 Jun, 2009
179: Rajuvenation for the whole political scenario
of India...Good move....All the best for Mr.
Nilekani in the new role.
Posted by: Mohammed Shaji - 25 Jun, 2009
180: This is a very good move from our able Govt.
to incubate esteemed leaders like Mr.
Nilekani to drive strategic initiatives. This
brings entrepreneurship, corporate management
and public services collaboration more
efficient to provide better services in the
country.
Posted by: Lax Gopisetty - 25 Jun, 2009
181: I think it is certainly a good decision, with
focus and perseverance, he can achieve it, I
wish to join him as well in this marathon...
Posted by: Sastry Mellacheruvu - 25 Jun, 2009
182: That is a good move by Nilekani to serve the
country. Hope other czars also join this
bandwagon and help in building a great
nation.
Posted by: Damodar - 25 Jun, 2009
183:Great move by Mr.Nilekani..all the best...
suresh replied to: Damodar
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
184: This is really good initiative by the
government for taking up National Identities
of an individual who belong to India. Also,
Nilekani being a part of it and leading the
same would be really good. Lets hope
everything goes with the best efforts and
hope the same that it will be a remarkable
achievement for our Country Of India to curb
terrorism and immigrants.
Ravi replied to: suresh
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
185: Wonderfull! we really need ppl like Nandan to
drive this kind of programs of National
Interest.
Raja replied to: Ravi
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
186: a very good decision was taken by Dr.Manmohan
singh by selecting Nanadan nilekani.
congratulations to both of them and WISH U
ALL THE BEST.
surya prakash replied to: Raja
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
187: Greatly appreciated until unless it's not a
business move. He has a great business sense
in his mind. If he get this project done for
his Infosys, life long the company can earn
revenues on support even if he develop a code
free to MNIC. If he is there in the Infy,
it's very hard to compete with the
Competitor.
Pallerla replied to: Raja
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
188:This is the stupidest idea that has come out
from Indian politicians who are one of the
most corrupt ones in the world.
jku replied to: Pallerla
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
189: Everyone is saying good initiative by
Government and Congrats Mr. Nandan as if we
have nothing to do with it and everythng will
happen by itself magically.Though I am a
proud Infoscion and happy with this turn of
events,I will say that nothing in India can
succeed without each and every one of us
doing our bit (paying taxes,reporting
corruption etc.) and that too not when it
suits us but all the time everytime and for
once not give the lame excuses like "what can
one person do","system is corrupt" - we are
the system!
Spandana replied to: jku
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
190: its just a political move...it won't result
in anything concrete. So stop
dreaming...everyone....
Once politics steps in, it won't be easy for an industrialist to work with full freedom. Everyone will want a chunk of the money given to the project. 5 years later.....lets see....another name bites d dust
Once politics steps in, it won't be easy for an industrialist to work with full freedom. Everyone will want a chunk of the money given to the project. 5 years later.....lets see....another name bites d dust
Animesh Saxena replied to: Spandana
post - 27 Jun, 2009
post - 27 Jun, 2009
191: This India already overloaded with more the
billion crabs with a disgusting neighbor like
Pakistan how can you even think of such
initiative. Another chapter towards
corruption. Let’s see....Hats up to
you Mr. Nilekani
Rashmi replied to: Spandana
post - 26 Jun, 2009
post - 26 Jun, 2009
192: Well fantastic intiative by the government
... hatsoff to nandan .... he gonna take this
new challenging role ... hope fully he will
succeed ... and come out with a flying
expectations :)
rajendra replied to: Spandana
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
193: What to do - half the portion of our system
is corrupt. Unless and until, major rewamp
happen, who ever go into the system, will
become corrupt. Classic example - Rajiv
Gandhi. Initially he was called as Mr. Kleen
and later "BOFORS". Now it is the turn to
Nandan. We have to wait and watch.
MRK replied to: Spandana
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
194: we here are well versed with whatever
happening round the nation but feels so good
to have a man who means change on board....on
the job....lets be patient and watch
something might be on the cards.....
prashant replied to: Spandana
post - 25 Jun, 2009
post - 25 Jun, 2009
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