What is the One Nation One Student ID scheme?
The Ministry of Education and the Government of India are working together to create the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID, also known as the "One Nation One Student ID Card."
Under this scheme, the Government wants to set up a central system to track students' academic progress and achievements. The Union Education Ministry recently suggested that states get parental consent from students in all schools under their authority before starting enrollment.
Can you tell me more about APAAR ID?
The APAAR ID is like a special number given to all Indian school students, whether they attend private or government schools. Each student will get a unique ID that will hold their name, birthdate, blood type, contact information, and academic records online.
This unique ID is separate from the Aadhaar ID that everyone has. Schools and colleges can use this information to help students with admissions, scholarships, etc.
How will APAAR IDs benefit students?
The APAAR ID will help students keep track of their school progress digitally. It will also make it easier for students who change schools to get admitted. Schools and colleges can use this data to check how well students are doing in their studies.
Schools can also use this information to help students who might need extra support. APAAR will help reduce admissions-related paperwork because students can provide their APAAR IDs to get their academic records checked. Parents can see how well their child is doing in school.
Who will carry out the enrollment process?
The school will carry out the enrollment process with permission from the parents. The parental consent form says that parents can deny permission in the future, but there's no such option to reject permission on the form yet.
However, some people are concerned about APAAR IDs as there are ongoing worries regarding Aadhaar's data safety and many cases of data breaches. If students’ personal information gets leaked, it could hurt them. Parents and teachers are also demanding an option to reject data sharing.
Schools are also unsure about what to do if a parent refuses to complete the form. School officials have said that work related to the Aadhaar verification of students is still pending. The APAAR registry might increase the burden on teachers.
