Apaar ID card is a unique identification card for students just like an Aadhar card. This card will store academic records, activities and other important information in one place, making the academic life of students easier.

APAAR ID CARD: The work of creating an Apaar ID Card (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) for students in schools and educational institutions across the country is going on at a fast pace. This initiative of the central government aims to facilitate the academic activities of the students and prepare a unified record. However, there have also been reports of delays in this process in some areas. Let us know in detail about this scheme and the Apaar ID card.

What is an Apaar ID card?

Apaar ID Card is a unique identification card for students on the lines of Aadhar Card.

Information available on the card

• Name, address, photo, parents name.
• Details of academic records, sports and extra-curricular activities.
• Mark sheet, character certificate and school transfer certificate.
• Achievements in sports or Olympiads at national and international level.

Who can apply?

This card will be made for students from primary to higher education, but consent from parents is mandatory for this.

Benefits of Apaar ID Card

• Making academic life easier
• The student will not need to carry different documents while changing schools or taking admission to higher education. This card will keep all the records safe in one place.
• Digital and permanent identity
• This unique ID will be used across the country and will be valid for a lifetime.
• Benefits of government schemes
• Having centralized data of all students with the government will make it easier to make plans and implement them.

Background of the scheme

The Union Education Ministry discussed this project during the All India Education Conference (ABSS) in 2023. The target was set to collect data on 30 crore students of the country, out of which 4.1 crore are related to higher education and 4 crore to the skill sector.

The 'One Nation, One Student ID' scheme will prove to be very beneficial for both students and the education system. The Apaar ID card will not only simplify the educational journey of students but will also strengthen the identity of students in the digital age.

PC:Asianetnews