The document provides a list of identifiers used in official statistics, outlining the purpose and issuing authority for each. These include personal identifiers like Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and UAN, as well as identifiers for businesses such as Corporate Identification Number (CIN), Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN). It also covers geographical identifiers like the Local Government Directory code (LGD code), Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN), and Bhu-Aadhar (Unique Land Parcel Identification Number), along with vehicle registration numbers.
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List of Identifiers for use in Official Statistics with Description
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Individual
- Aadhaar Number: A unique 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to residents of India.
- Permanent Account Number (PAN): A unique alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department for taxpayers.
- Passport Number: Issued by the Ministry of External Affairs for international travel and identification.
- Universal Account Number of the EPFO: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provides a Universal Account Number (UAN) to provide a number of facilities to its members through a single window.
- Baal Aadhaar: The Baal Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identification number issued to children below five years old. It is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
- APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) ID: A unique 12-digit code helps students to digitally store, manage, and access all their academic credits, including Score card, marksheets, grade sheet, degrees, diplomas, certificates \& co-curricular accomplishments. This ID functions as a permanent digital identity for the student in the education ecosystem.
- Driving License number: As per the CMV Act \& Rules, a person may hold only one Driving License which is uniquely numbered in the National Register. The format of a driver’s license number consists of 16 alphanumeric characters.