Event: Cross-Country Learning on ICT for Social Protection Digital ID in Driving Social Protection - Learning from India 21 September 2016 View File To effectively deliver social protection schemes, organizations have to deal with policy and technology challenges, as well as difficulties in program implementation and personnel capacity. In India, the use of a digital ID system facilitated social protection services. The country's ID system, called the Aadhaar, provided seamless delivery of government and private sector services, facilitated the country's social assistance programs, and extended their benefits to larger segments of the population. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics ICT Social Development and Protection