The Uttar Pradesh Family ID (Ek Parivar Ek Pahchan) scheme, launched in 2022 by the Yogi Adityanath government, is a digital initiative to provide every family in the state with a unique 12-digit identification number. This program aims to create a comprehensive database to enhance the delivery of government welfare schemes and services.
Key Features
- Unique Identification: Each family receives a 12-digit Family ID, with ration card numbers serving as the Family ID for existing holders. Non-ration cardholders can register online.
- Eligibility: Open to all Uttar Pradesh residents, regardless of income or participation in other schemes. Applicants must be 18 or older.
- Voluntary Enrollment: Registration is optional but encouraged for accessing benefits like scholarships, pensions, and subsidies.
- Online Portal: The official website (familyid.up.gov.in) allows registration, status tracking, member addition, and updates, using Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers for authentication.
Benefits
- Simplified Access: Eliminates multiple registrations for schemes, reducing bureaucratic hurdles.
- Transparency: Centralized database prevents duplicate benefits and ensures accurate beneficiary identification.
- Employment Opportunities: Identifies jobless families for prioritized job allocation under the “one job per family” goal.
- Data-Driven Governance: Provides demographic and socioeconomic data for policy planning and resource allocation.
- Support for Vulnerable Groups: Enhances inclusivity by targeting marginalized families.
Registration Process
- Visit familyid.up.gov.in.
- Click “New Registration.”
- Enter head of family’s name, Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Verify with OTP.
- Submit family details.
- Receive application number.
- Verification takes 7-10 days.
- Download Family ID certificate post-approval.
Impact
The scheme integrates over 180 state and central Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, benefiting over 17 crore citizens. It has streamlined certificate issuance (e.g., caste, income) and improved access to welfare programs, with 60% of the state’s population already covered via ration card data. The initiative supports Uttar Pradesh’s vision of proactive welfare delivery and good governance.
Challenges
- Awareness gaps among rural populations.
- Verification delays due to high application volumes.
- Limited updates for existing Family IDs (e.g., member additions).
The Uttar Pradesh Family ID scheme is a transformative step toward efficient, transparent, and inclusive welfare distribution, aligning with the state’s goal of empowering every family.