‘Unique makes you the only one’ is like a slogan of Aadhaar.
Which is the Unique Identification Authority of
India (UIDAI) is the statutory authority established under the provision of
Aadhaar Act, 2016 on 12th of
July 2016 by the Government of India beneath the Ministry of Electronic and
Information Technology (MeitY).
‘Aadhaar’ which means, ‘foundation’ or ‘base’ in English has
always been under the clouds of media or opposition in India for its uses and
misuses. As per record, authority has so far delivered more than 120 crore Aadhaar numbers to the residents of India.
Aadhar Card Overview
Aadhaar is made up of 12-digit number generated based on factors
such as biographic and demographic data specific t each individual citizen. Its
vision is to empower all the residents with unique identity as well as good and
transparent governance of the people of India.
Name Of Aadhaar Issuing
Authority
|
Unique Identification
Authority of India (UIDAI)
|
Aadhaar Customer Care
Number
|
1947
|
Inception of Aadhaar Card
|
September 2010
|
Validity Of Aadhaar Card
|
Life Time
|
Number Of Enrolment
Centers
|
More than 30,000
|
Number Of Enrolments
|
119 crore (approximate)
|
Documentation
Aadhaar requires only proof of address (POA) and proof of
Identity (POI) as a document. UIDAI can
approve the below documents for Aadhaar.
Proof of identification
(POI)
|
Proof of address (POA)
|
Pan card
|
Passport
|
Certificate of Birth
|
Ration/PDS card
|
Voter identification card
|
|
Driving Licence
|
How to Enrol
- Find an
Aadhar enrolment centre by visiting the official website
- Fill the
form with your details
- Submit the
required documents
- Provide your
biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris scan)
- Get the
enrollment acknowledgement slip
- The Aadhar
enrollment is voluntary and free of cost for anyone
Check Aadhar Status
To inquire your Aadhar status log into the https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status
and provide the information given in printed paper while enrolling to the
website and check simply. You can also download a hard copy of your enrollment
from https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/#/
if not provided.
Online Verification
Aadhaar card can also be verified online on https://resident.uidai.gov.in/aadhaarverification
by following steps;
Step 1: Log on to the official UIDAI website.
Step 2: Select the option – “Aadhaar services” on the page.
Step 3: Select “Aadhaar Verification” present on the page.
Step 4: Enter the 12 digits unique Aadhaar number.
Step 5: Enter the one-time password (OTP) that you will receive on your mobile.
Step 6: Submit the application.
Step 2: Select the option – “Aadhaar services” on the page.
Step 3: Select “Aadhaar Verification” present on the page.
Step 4: Enter the 12 digits unique Aadhaar number.
Step 5: Enter the one-time password (OTP) that you will receive on your mobile.
Step 6: Submit the application.
Call for UIDAI tall free number
1947 regarding any query.
Update/Edit Aadhar Card
Mainly two reasons are to
update Aadhar Card;
- Change in Demographic data such
as name, age, marital status
- Biometric Aadhaar data
To update/edit
any detail, the copy of the current document as well as the proof of identity
and the proof of address is required. Updation can be done by visiting the
Aadhaar Enrolment centre or logging on to official UIDAI website.
Purposes
- Proof
of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Access to Government Subsidy
- Eligibility to open and operate Bank
Accounts
- Income Tax – Adhaar is a mandatory
requirement for processing and filing income tax returns
- Phone Connection
- Gas Connection
- Mutual Fund – Aadhaar Card is beneficial to
complete e-KYC for mutual fund investments
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