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Temporary Data Center for UID scheme in Bangalore

The Karnataka state government has sanctioned Rs 139 crore for establishing a temporary Data Center in the city to implement the Unique Identification Card scheme.

PTI | April 22, 2011

The State government today sanctioned Rs 139 crore for establishing a temporary Data Center in the city to implement the Unique Identification Card scheme.

A cabinet meeting chaired by Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa sanctioned the fund for establishing the Center, Minister for Higher Education, V S Acharya, told reporters.

The UID scheme was taken up in two districts on a pilot basis and later in eight districts. It would now be taken up in 20 districts, he said.

Detailing other projects approved by the Cabinet, Acharya said it approved the proposal to recruit 75 retired veterinary doctors on contract basis to cover the shortage in its veterinary hospitals.

Recently the government recruited 287 veterinary doctors, of which only 211 reported for duty.

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