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What is Aadhaar?

Aadhaar

About Aadhaar

What is Aadhaar?

Aadhaar is a 12-digit identifying number given by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after a certain verification process.
 
To get an Aadhaar number, individuals have to provide minimal demographic and biometric information, which include name, date of birth or age, gender, address, mobile number, and e-mail ID (optional), fingerprints, iris scans, and a facial photo.
 

What are the different forms of Aadhaar

UIDAI has issued multiple forms of Aadhaar, including Aadhaar letters, eAadhaar, mAadhar and Aadhaar PVC for residents. Aadhaar in all forms are valid. Indians can choose from the following: 
 

Aadhaar Letter

Aadhaar letter is laminated paper-based
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Latest Updates on Aadhaar

Over 10 mn mobile numbers linked with Aadhaar in Feb on residents' requests

Over 10 million mobile numbers were seeded in Aadhaar following requests from residents in the month of February, an official statement said on Friday

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2023 | 5:58 PM IST

Aadhaar authenticated transactions jump over 13% to cross 226 crore: UIDAI

Aadhaar authenticated transactions in February jumped over 13 per cent over last month to cross 226 crore, the UIDAI said, noting that there is growing adoption and usage of Aadhaar

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2023 | 4:43 PM IST
Updated On : 28 Mar 2023 | 3:00 PM IST

PAN-Aadhaar link status: Are your cards already linked? Learn how to check

PAN-Aadhaar link last date: The Income Tax Department has fixed the last date to link the two cards as March 31, 2023, but the users will have to pay a penalty of Rs 1,000

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2023 | 10:58 AM IST

UIDAI suspends 1.2% of total Aadhaar operators for attempting fraud

The Unique Identification Authority of India has suspended 1.2 per cent of Aadhar operators in the last year for attempting fraudulent activities, an official statement said on Tuesday

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2023 | 11:31 PM IST

Centre authorises states to conduct Aadhaar authentication of prisoners

Centre has authorised state govts to carry out Aadhaar authentication of prison inmates on a voluntary basis so that they will be able to get health care, skilling, vocational training, and so on

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2023 | 10:08 PM IST

MGNREGA: Why govt's app-based attendance system is facing protest

Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh termed the recent measures steps to check corruption in the scheme and said the government would not compromise on transparency

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2023 | 11:15 PM IST

Volume IconTMS Ep371: Trade deficit, Disney+ Hotstar, insurance stocks, Aadhaar Mitra

Is the fall in trade deficit a cause for cheer? Is Disney+ Hotstar in trouble? Should you buy insurance stocks amid current weakness? What is UIDAI's AI-based chatbot, Aadhaar Mitra? All answers here

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2023 | 8:00 AM IST
Updated On : 16 Feb 2023 | 12:11 PM IST

Sebi allows 39 entities to use e-KYC Aadhaar authentication services in mkt

Sebi came out with a list of 39 entities, including Nirmal Bang Securities, NJ Indiainvest and Muthoot Securities, that can use e-KYC Aadhaar authentication services in the securities market

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2023 | 10:12 PM IST
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Updated On : 27 Jan 2023 | 8:00 PM IST

Govt expects 5-7 countries to sign up for India's tech stack by March

The government expects five to seven countries to sign up for adopting India-developed technology platforms like UPI and Aadhaar by March, according to Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

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Updated On : 25 Jan 2023 | 12:08 PM IST
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