The objective of creation of the NPR is to help in better targeting of the benefits and services under the government schemes, improve planning, improve security and prevent identity fraud. The Government of India has initiated the creation of National Population Register (NPR) by collecting specific information of all usual residents in the country during the House listing and Housing Census phase of Census 2011 during April 2010 to September 2010.
Tera Software having its Datacenters for NPR in 4 States is covering the population of 50.30 million.
Both Data Digitization and Biometric
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 13.5 Million |
| West Bengal | 16.29 Million |
| Maharastra | 10.39 Million |
| Karnataka | 10.12 Million |
| Total (Orders as on date 17-10-11) | 50.30 Million |
Data Digitization
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh | 09.5 Million |
| Jharkhand | 03.1 Million |
| Total (Orders as on date 31-12-12) | 12.60 Million |
Biometric
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Assam | 15.0 Million |
| Uttarpradesh | 15.0 Million |
| Total (Orders as on date 31-12-12) | 12.60 Million |