UIDAI
UIDAI was created to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID), Aadhaar, to all residents of India. Under the Aadhaar Act 2016, UIDAI is responsible for Aadhaar enrolment and authentication, including operation and management of all stages of Aadhaar life cycle, developing the policy, procedure, and system for issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and perform authentication and the security of identity information and authentication records of individuals. Aadhaar number is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI (“Authority”) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification process laid down by the Authority.
Any individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident of India, may voluntarily enrol to obtain Aadhaar number. Person willing to enrol has to provide minimal demographic and biometric information during the enrolment process which is totally free of cost.
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UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act 2016”) on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).UIDAI was created to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID), Aadhaar, to all residents of India. Under the Aadhaar Act 2016, UIDAI is responsible for Aadhaar enrolment and authentication, including operation and management of all stages of Aadhaar life cycle, developing the policy, procedure, and system for issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and perform authentication and the security of identity information and authentication records of individuals. Aadhaar number is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI (“Authority”) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification process laid down by the Authority.Any individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident of India, may voluntarily enrol to obtain Aadhaar number. Person willing to enrol has to provide minimal demographic and biometric information during the enrolment process which is totally free of cost.
Few days left to submit life certificate: What happens if pension life certificate not submitted by Nov-end?
Life Certificate: Pensioners aged 80 and above can submit their life certificate starting October 1 and other pensioners from November 1, 2024. Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled Aadhaar-based Digital Life Certificate (DLC) for pensioners and is generated for individual pensioners using his/her Aadhaar number and biometrics.
Annual life certificate submission 2024: What are the options available for pensioner/family pensioner who is unable to submit a life certificate due to serious illness
Jeevan Pramaan Patra 2024: Digital Life Certificate is available to senior citizens digitally and is processed instantly by the Pension Disbursing Agency, it is not necessary to submit it in person to the Bank, Post Office, etc. Additionally, every DLC has a distinct ID known as the Pramaan-Id.
Digital Life Certificate submission: How to submit Digital Life Certificate through Aadhaar face authentication RD service
Digital Life Certificate submission: Pensioners who are 60 years old and older are eligible to submit their certificate between November 1 and November 30 every year, while super senior citizens who are 80 years old and older can submit their certificate between October 1 and November 30 annually. Please review the procedure for submitting the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) using Aadhaar face authentication RD service.
Digital life certificate: What are the pre-requisites to generate Jeevan Pramaan Patra
Digital life certificate: Pensioners receiving pensions from the central government should provide an annual life certificate in November to approved pension disbursing entities, such as banks, to ensure uninterrupted receipt of their pension.
Govt blocks websites leaking sensitive details like Aadhaar, PAN of citizens
The government has blocked several websites exposing sensitive personal information, including Aadhaar and PAN card details. CERT-In identified security vulnerabilities, prompting action from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The UIDAI has filed a complaint regarding the violation of the Aadhaar Act, 2016. Guidance has been provided to website owners to fix vulnerabilities.
Centre unlocks biometrics of over 9 lakh people affected during NRC in Assam, starts process of issuing Aadhaar cards
The Centre has unlocked the biometrics of over 9 lakh people affected during the NRC process in Assam, enabling them to receive Aadhaar cards. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that UIDAI is releasing biometrics for 9.35 lakh cases, with 5 lakh Aadhaar cards already generated and more to be dispatched soon.
Aadhaar free update deadline extended to this date
Aadhaar updation online: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is urging individuals to verify the details on their Aadhaar card, especially if they obtained it over a decade ago and have not made any changes. However, it is not mandatory to make these updates.
Project to take DPI to 50 countries in five years is on: Nandan Nilekani
Nilekani was giving a quick reckoner on digital public infrastructure that India has in identity, and payments, and was recounting his journey from 2009, from becoming the founding chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to Aadhaar-enabled KYC to opening of Jan Dhan bank accounts.
Postal department to assist elderly pensioners with Digital Life Certificates
The postal department will offer doorstep delivery services to help elderly pensioners submit their digital life certificates (DLCs). This initiative aligns with the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare's DLC campaign 3.0, running from November 1 to 30, 2024. The campaign aims to ease the process for pensioners and will involve district post offices and other stakeholders.
Finance Ministry says UIDAI does not need to pay income tax
Income tax: The income of UIDAI is now exempt from income tax for five years until the fiscal year 2027-28. This includes grants, fees, and interest earned from deposits. This exemption was notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, provided UIDAI abstains from any commercial activities during this period.
Aadhaar free update last date: Update your Aadhaar details for free before this date
Free Aadhaar update: To improve service delivery and guarantee precise Aadhaar-based verification, it is crucial to update the information in your Aadhaar record. It is also advantageous for the holder of the Aadhaar number to update the most recent information and address documentation.
Now make payments using facial recognition, no need to carry cash, cards, or mobile phones; how to use SmilePay
Federal Bank's SmilePay is the first-of-its-kind payment solution in India, utilizing advanced facial authentication technology built on the UIDAI’s Bhim Aadhaar Pay.
Baal Aadhaar: Is there a fee to updating Aadhaar biometric details of children?
Baal Aadhaar: Biometric data will not be obtained from children younger than five. Instead, their Unique Identification (UID) will be created using demographic details and a facial photograph linked to their parents' UID. When children reach the ages of five and eighteen, they will need to update their biometric information, including their iris scans, facial photographs, and fingerprints.
Aadhaar up for more heavy lifting
Aadhaar has made great strides in streamlining processes by cleaning up databases, such as PAN and bank accounts. Its eKYC services have minimised costs and friction in transactions. JAM has enhanced financial inclusion and facilitated DBT on a massive scale, with 118 bn authentication transactions and 14 bn eKYC transactions recorded to date.
Aadhaar card 'not' proof of citizenship or domicile, says UIDAI in HC. Here's why
In Calcutta HC, Joint Forum against NRC challenges Aadhaar Act 2023 regulation 28A. UIDAI counsel Gupta, Justices Sivagnanam, Bhattacharyya discuss Aadhaar’s non-citizenship proof, Foreigners Act, technical errors. ASG Chakraborty, PMO involved, single bench stay, Bengal Rajya Sabha member's input noted. Next hearing on July 11 for foreign nationals overstaying visas.
Free Aadhaar update: Only 4 days left to update your Aadhaar details for free; how to update Aadhaar details online
How to update Aadhaar details online: Any updates beyond this date will incur a cost. So, Aadhaar holders should make sure to update the details before the deadline and take advantage of the offer.
New EPF rules: EPFO relaxes mandatory uploading of cheque leaf image, attested bank passbook for these cases
EPFO eases the requirement to upload image of a cheque leaf and an attested bank passbook. This move will help to expedite the settlement of claims filed online and reduce the number of claims that are rejected
Aadhaar services you can avail with and without a registered mobile number
There are some Aadhaar services which can be availed without a registered mobile number and some services need the registered mobile number. Aadhaar holders can also verify their registered email and mobile number.
Up to Rs 1 lakh penalty or jail time; 8 Aadhaar-related criminal offenses, penalties
Aadhaar fraud: Aadhaar number is verified/authenticated by agencies through various modes as prescribed under the Aadhaar Act, 2016. Following are the criminal offences and penalties provided in the Aadhaar Act, 2016 (as amended).
Free Aadhaar updation deadline extended again; check latest date
Free Aadhaar Update: The government has extended the deadline for updating free Aadhaar details from June 14, 2024. Many services based on Aadhaar OTP Authentication are accessible if your mobile device is registered with Aadhaar.
NRI KYC for mutual funds: How NRIs can continue investing in mutual fund schemes
NRI Mutual fund KYC rules: The new KYC rules from Sebi have come into effect from April 1, 2024. However, the new KYC rules made it difficult for NRI to invest in mutual fund schemes. A relaxation has been given by Sebi for NRI investors so that they can continue to invest in mutual fund schemes.
6 major money deadlines in June 2024: Special FD with high interest rates, Aadhaar free update and more
June is almost here and there are a few important personal finance-related deadlines next month that you should be aware of. The following is a list of six financial deadlines in June 2024. Deadlines include special FD with high interest rates, Aadhaar free update, nomination and more.
Inoperative PAN holders can now invest in mutual funds due to latest KYC rule changes
Inoperative PAN invest in mutual fund schemes: The market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has provided relief to mutual fund investors to get KYC Registered status from KYC on-hold status. The KYC Registration Agency (KRA) is required to comply with the latest relief by May 31, 2024.
Can't unlock your Aadhaar? Here is what you should do as per UIDAI
How to unlock Aadhaar: Residents can lock their Aadhaar (UID) via the UIDAI website. However, they cannot authenticate using the UID, UID Token, or VID for biometric, demographic, or OTP modes.
No Aadhaar number has been cancelled, says UIDAI
Aadhaar, as the most commonly used digital identity, is used to avail of numerous subsidies, benefits and services, UIDAI said on its website adding that to maintain the accuracy of the Aadhaar database, the authority had initiated an exercise for update of documents and Aadhaar information.
How NRIs can get Aadhaar cards made: A step-by-step guide
NRIs looking to return to India or stay for an extended period value the Aadhaar card as a crucial identification document issued by UIDAI.
Two more weeks left to update Aadhaar for free; How to update Aadhaar details online
Free Aadhaar updation deadline: UIDAI has asked those people to update their Aadhaar details if they have not done in the last 10 years. To encourage this, the submission of documents is free of charge on myAadhaar portal till March 14, 2024.
Aadhaar card update: How to change your Aadhaar photo online, offline
How to change photo in Aadhaar: Some individuals are not happy with their Aadhaar Card photograph. Such individuals can change their photograph by following a few simple steps. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to change photo in Aadhaar Card.
Now, Aadhaar in Uttar Pradesh will be issued after passport-type verification. Here are details
Lt Col Prashant Kumar Singh, deputy director-general of UIDAI, Lucknow region, announced that starting Wednesday, demographic verification by the state authority will be a prerequisite for the completion of Aadhaar enrollment. Singh emphasized that this verification process would resemble the procedures involved in obtaining a passport, a TOI report stated.
Want to do KYC without revealing your Aadhaar number? Check how to get Aadhaar paperless offline e-KYC file
There is a mechanism using which individuals can comply with know your customer (KYC) norms without sharing their Aadhaar number. This process is secure and is accepting at many places like RBI Retail direct platform, etc. Here's a guide on how to use it and why should it be used.
Last date to update Aadhaar details for free extended again; check new deadline
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has once again extended the deadline for free updation of Aadhaar details through the myAadhaar portal. However not all details can be updated through the myAadhaar portal. Some details like biometric, photo, etc are to be updated at offline centres and this entails a small cost.
Aadhaar enrollment: New rules announced for NRIs, OCI-card holders
The UIDAI has announced modifications to the Aadhaar Rules through a circular. The circular introduces separate forms for residents and non-resident individuals. NRIs can now apply for Aadhaar using a valid Indian Passport. For NRI children, a valid Indian passport is the only accepted Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA).
Aadhaar enrolment, updation rules 'changed'; Check new rules here
Aadhaar card updation, enrolment details: The UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has issued a notification on January 16, 2023. The notification amends the rules and regulations for enrolment of Aadhaar number and updation of Aadhaar details in CDIR. The new rules provide flexibility to update details in the Aadhaar card.
Centre extends Amit Agrawal's tenure as CEO of UIDAI for one year
Agrawal is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Agrawal assumed charge as the new CEO of the UIDAI in June this year.
What are the 4 different types of Aadhaar issued by UIDAI
The Aadhaar card will enable cardholders to quickly access a range of services, including banking, mobile phone connections, and other governmental and non-governmental services.
Ola, SarvamAI announce their large language models
In two separate developments on Wednesday, mobility unicorn Ola and AI startup SarvamAI have announced their large language models (LLMs) trained to generate text in Hindi.
UIDAI imposes Rs 50,000 penalty for overcharging Aadhaar services, suspends operator: Govt
The Parliament on Wednesday was informed that any operator found overcharging for Aadhaar services will be suspended and the registrar who appointed him will also face a penalty of Rs 50,000.
Is it mandatory to update Aadhaar details every 10 years?
If your address is not updated, you may not receive important documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, bank statements, etc.
People eligible for Aadhaar can enroll using iris scan if fingerprint unavailable: Government
The statement comes after Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar intervened to ensure the enrolment of a woman, Josymol P Jose, in Kerala who could not get enrolled for Aadhaar as she did not have fingers. A team from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) visited Jose at her home in Kumarakam, Kottayam district, in Kerala, the same day and got her Aadhaar number generated, the statement said.
Marriage does not eclipse right to privacy: Karnataka High Court
Marriage does not do away with the procedural rights of a person to divulge his personal information, a Division Bench of the High Court has said. The Division Bench said the procedure under Section 33 of the Aadhaar Act has to be followed even if the person seeking information is the wife.
Not updated Aadhaar in last 10 years? Check last date to update your Aadhaar details for free
UIDAI has been urging Aadhaar holders of more than 10 years to update the details with the latest information to curb Aadhaar related fraud.
How to Keep Your Aadhaar Biometrics Safe from AePS Fraud
Scammers are exploiting loopholes in the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) to steal money from bank accounts without requiring SMS or OTP authentication. They use biometric data to commit fraud. To prevent this, the Bengaluru Police Commissioner has advised individuals to lock their Aadhaar biometrics using either the official UIDAI website or the mAadhaar app. Here's a step-by-step guide.How to Keep Your Aadhaar Biometrics Safe from AePS Fraud
Important advisory from UIDAI: Protect your Aadhaar information on e-mail, WhatsApp
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has warned Indian citizens against sharing Aadhaar documents for updates via email or WhatsApp. Scammers have been tricking individuals into revealing sensitive Aadhaar information. To ensure the security of Aadhaar data, UIDAI advises using their official channels for updates, such as the UIDAI website or Aadhaar app. Aadhaar card holders are urged to be cautious and not share confidential details with anyone.
Centre to launch campaign to raise awareness on use of digital life certificate for pensioners
The identity of a person is established through face authentication and a DLC is generated. As per a statement issued by the Personnel Ministry, the technology, which was launched in November 2021, has reduced the dependence of pensioners on external biometric devices and made the process more accessible and affordable to masses by leveraging smartphone-based technology.
This new Aadhaar-related banking fraud is on the rise; why you need to lock your Aadhaar biometrics now
According to the forum, banks are directly responsible for this fiasco, which has led to thousands of innocent depositors lose their hard earned savings through frauds using the AEPS.
Lock your biometrics, prevent hacking linked to Aadhaar card: Ritesh Bhatia
Ritesh Bhatia, a cybercrime investigator and cybersecurity consultant, warns that biometrics linked to Aadhaar cards can be easily hacked and stolen. Criminals are using high-resolution cameras to capture fingerprints from various sources, such as property registrations and SIM card registrations, and selling them to other cybercriminals. With access to the Aadhaar number and bank details, these criminals can withdraw money using Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) micro ATMs.
Moody's report on Aadhaar made sweeping assertions without citing any evidence: UIDAI
"A certain investor service has, without citing any evidence or basis, made sweeping assertions against Aadhaar, the most trusted digital ID in the world. Over the last decade, over a billion Indians have expressed their trust in Aadhaar by using it to authenticate themselves over 100 billion times," the UIDAI said in a statement.
HC asks UIDAI to provide under RTI Act copy of agreements with external organisations for handling grievances
"The confidentiality is to be maintained by the agencies only for the purpose of ensuring that the details of the individuals are not revealed to a third party. The entire contract need not be kept a secret and there is nothing inappropriate in disclosing of the agreements more so when the recent trend is to encourage public participation in such ventures," Justice Subramonium Prasad said.
From QR codes to tokens, firms parse ideas for age-gating
Many companies are also favouring a token-based mechanism - which is akin to tokenisation of credit cards - for obtaining verifiable parental consent.
Fintechs bank on AI liveness tests to reduce AePS frauds
“The software update is happening and should be completed very soon. Once it gets implemented across all biometric devices, it will be easier to reduce fraudulent biometric based-transactions,” a senior banker told ET.
'Most trusted digital ID in the world': India refutes Moody’s concerns about Aadhaar
Reubtting Moody’s claims, India said that the investor service has made sweeping assertions against Aadhaar without citing any evidence or basis. The global rating major has challenged the reliability of biometric technologies, especially in hot and humid climates, and also pointed to consequent service denials.
Manipur violence: SC asks UIDAI, State to ensure Aadhaar cards provided to displaced persons after due verification
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Deputy Director General of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Gauhati and Home Secretary of Manipur to ensure that the displaced persons in ethnic strife-torn State, who may have lost their Aadhaar cards, are provided a copy of the card after due verification.
PAN-Aadhaar linking charge: Rs 1,000 late fee; you may have to pay more if you do it offline
If you have not linked your PAN with Aadhaar earlier and want to do it now, it can very well be done online or offline. However it will involve payment of a late fee of Rs 1000. But if due to any reason like date of birth mismatch, etc the linkage could not be done, then you will have to get it corrected first.
Is e-Aadhaar equally valid as physical Aadhaar card, how to download it, password of e-Aadhaar
What is e-Aadhaar card: Here are important FAQs on the e-Aadhaar card as per the Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI website.
Aadhaar Fraud: How to prevent misuse of Aadhaar card details, Govt shares tips
Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) cautioned users about not clicking on any links of Aadhaar other than the official links shared by them. This is because many times scamsters create a look-alike or phishing website and then gullible people input their key information like Aadhaar and then get scammed.
Last date to update Aadhaar for free extended again; check details
How to update Aadhaar online: According to UIDAI's official website, “Please update Aadhaar for continues accuracy of demographic Information. To update it, upload your proof of identity and proof of address documents."
Nagaland becomes first state in North Eastern Region to commence Aadhaar linked birth registration
The government of Nagaland has launched the Aadhaar Linked Birth Registration (ALBR) initiative to facilitate birth registration for children aged 0-5 years. The service aims to ensure that no child is deprived of social welfare schemes. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics in Nagaland has been onboarded by UIDAI as the Registrar cum Enrolment Agency to carry out child enrolment using the ALBR process.
Aadhaar for kids: This change has been made in Aadhaar application form for children
There are now separate Aadhaar enrollment and update forms for adults and children in different age groups.
Can scamsters hack your bank account if they have your Aadhaar number?
An Aadhaar number is linked with a host of financial services and an individual may fear that scamsters may hack their bank account, etc and take out their funds using Aadhaar. However rest assured this cannot be done due to presence of many security protocols, both from the bank side and Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) side.
UIDAI, NPCI to set up eKYC aggregator
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) are planning to set up an aggregator platform for eKYC (electronic know-your-customer), according to a Times of India report. The new platform will enable entities that are regulated by the RBI, Sebi or the insurance and pension regulators to register on it.
How to know if your current mobile number is linked with Aadhaar
You can verify the email address and mobile number you provided while enrolling or during the most recent Aadhaar detail update.
UIDAI makes online document updation in Aadhaar free of cost
The UIDAI has been encouraging residents to upload Proof of Identity and Proof of Address (PoI/PoA) documents to revalidate their demographic details, especially if Aadhaar was issued 10 years back and never got updated.
Aadhaar face authentications reach 10.6 million in May
Indicating the growing usage of the service, the report states that it was now being used by 47 entities including the state and central government departments as well as some banks.
How to change name in PAN card as per Aadhaar details
On our documents, names are frequently spelt somewhat differently or due to spelling errors, mismatch with the name in our Aadhaar. Additionally, people occasionally may need to modify their PAN Card name for legal reasons.
Amit Agrawal appointed UIDAI CEO, Subodh Kumar Singh named DG NTA
Senior IAS officers Amit Agrawal and Subodh Kumar Singh have been appointed as CEO Unique Identification Authority of India and director general of the National Testing Agency. As many as 13 senior officers have been appointed in different central government departments.
UIDAI has suspended 1.2% of the total operators for attempted fraudulent activities
About 1.2 % of the total operators have been suspended in last one year, due to attempted fraudulent activities and necessary penal action has been taken in such cases, the UIDAI said on Tuesday.
Infosys cofounder Nandan Nilekani donates Rs 315 crore to alma mater IIT Bombay
Nandan Nilekani earlier contributed Rs 85 crore to the institute, bringing the cumulative value of his support to Rs 400 crore.
Not updated Aadhaar in last 10 years? You can update it for free on this portal till June 14
Individuals who have updated their Aadhaar before 10 years or more, should try and make use of the free update option.
Aadhaar free update available till this date
If your Aadhaar was issued more than ten years ago and has never been updated, you can update and upload your Proof of Identity and Proof of Address documents online for free between March 15 and June 14, 2023.
New security mechanisms rolled out for Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication
The new two factor/layer authentication will introduce add-on checks to validate the genuineness (liveness) of the fingerprint so as to further cut down the chances of spoofing attempts.
Irdai forms task force to facilitate ease of doing KYC using Aadhaar for policyholders: What will be covered
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has announced the formation of a task force to enable the use of Aadhaar for KYC and other purposes.
Irdai forms task force to facilitate ease of doing KYC using Aadhaar
"In the absence of the Unique Customer Identification in the insurance sector, insurance companies are facing various issues while providing the services and claims apart from ease of onboarding the customers, circumventing possible frauds, etc," it said.
Create a UIDAI-type portal for family members of the deceased who are overwhelmed by paperwork
It is frustrating for heir(s) to stand before authorities to prove they are child(ren) of their parents, and that no other person has a rightful claim to the assets of the deceased.
Scale of digital public infrastructure staggering: UIDAI CEO Saurabh Garg
"When you consider any of the digital public infrastructure Aadhaar obviously being the foundational ID and therefore being basic to many of the others...We've seen between 2019 to 2022, a 100 per cent increase in the number of authentications that has been done, we've doubled it. And we reached a stage that we're doing around 70 to 80 million transactions per day," Garg said.
Centre extends deadline for feedback on private entities using Aadhaar verification
As per the proposed amendment, entities other than the central and state government can now seek permission for Aadhaar authentication in certain cases.
How to update Aadhaar address proof for free
if Aadhaar was issued more than 10 years ago and was never updated, the UIDAI has been advising users to submit Proof of Identity and Proof of Address (PoI/PoA) documents to revalidate their demographic information. Here is how to do it.
