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Reimagining Identity: A Decentralized Approach to Document Verification Atharva Kumtakar1, Nishant Khandagale2, Amrish Karpe3, Narhari Joglekar4, Dr. Pramila Chawan5 1 B. Tech Student, Dept of Computer Engineering and IT, VJTI College,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2 B. Tech Student, Dept of Computer Engineering and IT, VJTI College,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
3 B. Tech Student, Dept of Computer Engineering and IT, VJTI College,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
4 B. Tech Student, Dept of Computer Engineering and IT, VJTI College,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
5 Associate Professor, Dept of Computer Engineering and IT, VJTI College,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------To address these challenges, this paper proposes a Abstract - The process of obtaining government-issued
decentralized document issuance system based on blockchain technology. By storing verified citizen data on a distributed ledger, this system aims to streamline the process of obtaining government documents, improve data security, and enhance transparency.
documents in India, such as Aadhar, PAN, and voter ID, often necessitates that citizens submit their personal information multiple times, resulting in redundant data entry, delays, and inefficiencies. This paper introduces a blockchain-based decentralized document issuance system designed to optimize this procedure. By securely storing verified personal details during the initial document application, citizens can access their pre-verified information via password authentication in subsequent applications, thereby eliminating redundancy and significantly reducing processing times. Upon the issuance of their first government document, such as an Aadhar card, a citizen's personal information—including address, age, gender, and family details—will be securely recorded on the blockchain. For future applications (e.g., PAN card, voter ID), citizens will simply need to provide a password to retrieve their preverified data, streamlining the process. Blockchain technology offers a promising way to address inefficiencies in the current system. Its decentralized and unchangeable nature provides a safe method for storing personal information that has been verified, ensuring security and transparency. By leveraging blockchain, the government can improve operational efficiency and security through a trustless system that safeguards privacy, maintains data integrity, and enhances transparency. Key Words: Blockchain, Decentralization, verification, Redundancy, Government documents
The proposed components:
following
Citizen Portal: A user-friendly interface for citizens to access their stored data and initiate document applications. Additionally, this paper surveys various blockchain technologies to identify the most suitable framework for implementing this decentralized document is- suance system.
2.BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES FOR DOCUMENT ISSUANCE
Data
Impact Factor value: 8.315
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Smart Contracts: Self-executing contracts deployed on the blockchain that automate the document issuance process and ensure data integrity.
2.1 HLF Hyperledger Fabric (HLF) serves as a permissioned blockchain platform, making it particularly advantageous for government scenarios that involve various authorized stakeholders such as government agencies, which need to verify and issue documents while maintaining data privacy and control. It facilitates private transactions and data sharing across networks, enabling the government to manage access levels for different institutions regarding
The current system for issuing government documents in India often leads to inefficiencies and potential errors due to redundant data entry. Citizens must repeatedly provide personal information for each document application, wasting time and increasing the risk of data breaches and inconsistencies.
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Blockchain Network: A decentralized network of nodes that maintains a shared ledger of citizen data.
1.INTRODUCTION
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