UIDAI offers free online document updates for Aadhaar holders through the 'myAadhaar' portal for three months starting March 15, 2023, as part of the Digital India initiative. The move is aimed at making it easier for users to update their details.
Aadhaar, the unique identification number in India, is used for verification and accessing services, but it can also be misused. Follow a step-by-step guide on the UIDAI website to check your Aadhaar Authentication History and ensure that it is not being misused.
Entities have been told to perform verification of Aadhaar after the explicit consent of an Aadhaar holder.
UIDAI on Aadhaar verification: Tampering with Aadhaar documents can be detected through offline verification, the statement said, adding that tampering is a punishable offence and liable to penalties under Section 35 of the Aadhaar Act.
Aadhaar card update: It said those who were issued the unique identification number more than 10 years back and have not done any updation since the issue are being "requested" to update their documents.
As per a release of Ministry of Electronics and IT, UIDAI has initiated 'Aadhaar Hackathon-2021' to enhance experience of residents and the way they interface with enrolment and authentication software platforms through technological innovations.
The ASKs are open on all days of the week and have so far catered to over 70 lakh residents including Divyang persons.
While speaking at Global Fintech Fest organised by NPCI-IAMAI, Unique Identity Authority of India CEO Saurabh Garg said that the potential of leveraging Aadhaar in the financial technology sector is immense.
Aadhaar is a very crucial identification tool and we should maintain its privacy. Here’s how you can use UIDAI’s Aadhaar VID feature for protecting your Aadhaar online.
Aadhaar Card Update: Individuals can now update their mobile numbers on Aadhaar cards at their doorstep with the help of a postman.
UIDAI said that in the Covid pandemic circumstances, no one shall be denied a service/benefit just because he/she doesn't have an Aadhaar.
Aadhaar PVC Card is easy to carry and durable. It has good printing quality and lamination. The card can be easily carried just like an ATM, debit or credit card.
The UIDAI recently tweeted that Aadhaar operators are appointed by the registrars, and not by UIDAI. Therefore, citizens are requested to not to fall into the trap of fraudsters.
Aadhaar PVC Card: Other than being easy to carry and durable, the PVC-based Aadhaar Card has a digitally signed secure QR code with photograph and demographic details with multiple security features.
UIDAI has allowed Aadhaar reprint on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) card that individuals can now order online. Aadhaar PVC card will be delivered by Speed Post within five working days (excluding the date of request).
The Aadhaar card for a child or ‘Baal Aadhaar’ will be issued free of cost. There will be no biometric data captured in case of children below 5 years of age
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has enabled banking services via Aadhaar cards for its customers. Integrating the Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS), PPBL's customers will now be able to access to basic banking services such as cash withdrawal, balance enquiry and obtain a mini statement through the business correspondent of any banking and financial institution in the country.
Aadhaar Card Reprint: Now, you can order Aadhaar Card reprint even if your mobile number is not registered with UIDAI. Here're the simple steps to get your Aadhaar card reprinted if you don't have registered mobile number.
The Election Commission might soon be eligible to link Aadhaar with the Voter Ids as the Central government is looking to amend the Aadhaar act to legally allow the election body to link both the ids.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday clarified that the Aadhaar is not a document of citizenship and the Supreme Court in its decision has directed UIDAI not to issue Aadhaar to illegal immigrants.
Top News
Latest News
