The use of Aadhaar as an identity document enables beneficiaries to directly access their entitlements in a convenient and seamless manner by eliminating the need to produce multiple documents to prove their identity. (Representational image)
The Unique Identification Authority of India is responsible for maintaining the Aadhaar database and issuing Aadhaar numbers.
Base 12 digit unique identification number. It contains biometric and demographic information of the individual, such as fingerprints, iris scans, name, address, gender and date of birth.
Aadhaar system is the largest biometric identification system in the world. Aadhaar is used for a number of purposes, such as accessing government services and benefits, opening bank accounts, and obtaining mobile phone SIM cards.
The Government of India as well as the State Governments finance a number of social welfare schemes and programs which are focused for the poor and most vulnerable sections of the society. Aadhaar and its platform provide a unique opportunity to the government to streamline its delivery mechanism under welfare schemes, thereby ensuring transparency and efficiency.
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The use of Aadhaar as an identity document enables beneficiaries to directly access their entitlements in a convenient and seamless manner by eliminating the need to produce multiple documents to prove their identity.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is responsible for maintaining the Aadhaar database and issuing Aadhaar numbers. UIDAI is a statutory authority established in January 2009 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to manage the Aadhaar project.
Which fields can you update in Aadhaar?
You can update demographic details (name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number and email ID) as well as biometrics (fingerprint, iris and photograph) in Aadhaar.
How can you update demographic details in Aadhaar?
There are 2 different ways you can update your details:- 1- By visiting the nearest Enrollment Centre. Find the nearest Enrollment Center by clicking on “Find an Enrollment Center” on the uidai.gov.in website. 2- Online using myAadhaar – Online Demographic Update Service.
Will Aadhaar be delivered after updating mobile number or email ID?
Aadhaar letter will not be delivered after updating mobile number or email id. An intimation will be sent to the given mobile number (not on the email ID) to update the mobile number or email ID.
Will your Aadhaar number change after updating?
No, your Aadhaar number will always remain the same after the update.
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