Empowering refugees in India - a decentralized system for digital identity and financial inclusion
Aman Shekhar
Empowering refugees in India - a decentralized system for digital identity and financial inclusion - Vol.14(1), Oct - Chennai ICT Academy 2023 - 3106-3113p.
Refugees seeking asylum in India often face numerous challenges,
including a lack of legal documentation, limited access to essential
services, and the risk of exploitation. In this paper, we propose a
decentralized system that leverages smart contract technology to create
digital identities for refugees, enabling them to access essential services
such as employment and housing. Our system stores all their data,
including biometrics, in a secure and decentralized manner on the
Ethereum blockchain. Based on this data, we create a working permit
and a temporary identification card in the form of non-fungible tokens
(NFTs) that can be used to access essential services. Additionally, we
create a crypto wallet linked to their digital identity, enabling them to
perform regular transactions like purchasing rations, paying for their
housing and electricity bills and other necessities. Furthermore, we
would design a smart contract that tracks the refugees’ monthly income
and provides government financial aid directly to their crypto wallet.
The contract also automatically adjusts the amount of financial aid
based on the refugee’s income, ensuring an even and non-corrupted
distribution of government funds. Through our system, we aim to
empower refugees with financial stability, enabling them to lead
healthy and productive lives while contributing to India’s economy.
Our solution is transparent, secure, and easily accessible, making it a
viable option for addressing the challenges faced by refugees in India.
Computer Engineering
Empowering refugees in India - a decentralized system for digital identity and financial inclusion - Vol.14(1), Oct - Chennai ICT Academy 2023 - 3106-3113p.
Refugees seeking asylum in India often face numerous challenges,
including a lack of legal documentation, limited access to essential
services, and the risk of exploitation. In this paper, we propose a
decentralized system that leverages smart contract technology to create
digital identities for refugees, enabling them to access essential services
such as employment and housing. Our system stores all their data,
including biometrics, in a secure and decentralized manner on the
Ethereum blockchain. Based on this data, we create a working permit
and a temporary identification card in the form of non-fungible tokens
(NFTs) that can be used to access essential services. Additionally, we
create a crypto wallet linked to their digital identity, enabling them to
perform regular transactions like purchasing rations, paying for their
housing and electricity bills and other necessities. Furthermore, we
would design a smart contract that tracks the refugees’ monthly income
and provides government financial aid directly to their crypto wallet.
The contract also automatically adjusts the amount of financial aid
based on the refugee’s income, ensuring an even and non-corrupted
distribution of government funds. Through our system, we aim to
empower refugees with financial stability, enabling them to lead
healthy and productive lives while contributing to India’s economy.
Our solution is transparent, secure, and easily accessible, making it a
viable option for addressing the challenges faced by refugees in India.
Computer Engineering