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All about UIDAI or Unique Identification Authority of India

[ecis2016.org] The Unique Identification Authority of India or UIDAI is the government entity, set up to provide a unique identity number to every Indian in the form of Aadhaar cards

What is UIDAI?

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is the government entity, set up to provide a unique identity number to every Indian in the form of Aadhaar cards. The UIDAI is established under the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.

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UIDAI responsibilities

The UIDAI is responsible for:

  1. Developing the policy, procedure and system for issuing Aadhaar numbers
  2. Enrollment and authentication for Aadhaar.
  3. Operation and management of all stages of Aadhaar.
  4. Performing authentication of individuals’ records and ensuring security of identified information.

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UIDAI mission

  • To provide good governance, transparent, efficient and targeted delivery of subsidies, benefits and services, to the residents of India by assigning of unique identity numbers. The expenditure for the same will be incurred from the Consolidated Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of States.
  • To develop policy, procedure and system for issuing Aadhaar number to residents of India, who request for the same by undergoing the enrolment process and submit their demographic and biometric information.
  • To develop policy, procedure, and systems for updating and authenticating the digital identities of Aadhaar card-holders.
  • To ensure resilience and scalability of the technology.
  • To ensure that identity information is kept secure and confidential of and to provide authentication of individuals’ records.
  • To ensure that all individuals and agencies comply with the provisions of the Aadhaar Act in letter and spirit.
  • To make regulations and rules consistent with the Aadhaar Act, to implement the Act.

UIDAI: Facts

UIDAI CEO: Saurabh Garg
UIDAI date of establishment: July 12, 2016
Ministry under which UIDAI operates: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
UIDAI Headquarters: Bangla Sahib Road, Behind Kali Mandir, Gole Market, New Delhi – 110001
Number of UIDAI regional offices: 8
Number of Aadhaar cards issued by UIDAI: 131.68 Crore (as on October 31, 2021)
UIDAI toll free number: 1947
UIDAI toll free number for complaints: 1800 300 1947
UIDAI email: emailhelp@uidai.gov.in
UIDAI official website: uidai.gov.in/

UIDAI core values

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Good governance

Integrity

Inclusive nation building

Collaborative approach

Excellence

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Learning and quality improvements

Innovation

Transparency

UIDAI: Services on UIDAI gov portal

On the UIDAI portal, you can get the following services under ‘My Aadhaar’ tab on the homepage.

  1. Get Aadhaar
  2. Locate an enrolment center
  3. Book an appointment
  4. Check Aadhaar status
  5. Download Aadhaar
  6. Retrieve lost or forgotten EID/UID
  7. Order PVC Aadhaar card
  8. Check Aadhaar PVC card status
  9. Update your Aadhaar
  10. Update Aadhaar at enrolment/update center
  11. Check Aadhaar update status
  12. Update demographic data and check status
  13. Aadhaar update history
  14. Aadhaar services
  15. Verify an Aadhaar number
  16. Verify email/mobile number
  17. Generate virtual ID (VID)
  18. Paperless offline e-KYC for Aadhaar (Beta)
  19. Check status of Aadhaar/bank linking
  20. Lock/unlock biometrics
  21. Aadhaar lock and unlock service
  22. Aadhaar authentication history
  23. Aadhaar services on SMS
  24. About your Aadhaar
  25. What is Aadhaar
  26. Aadhaar features
  27. Usage of Aadhaar
  28. Aadhaar enrolment
  29. Aadhaar generation
  30. Data updation on Aadhaar
  31. Security in UIDAI system
  32. Aadhaar myth-busters
  33. mAadhaar app links for iOS
  34. mAadhaar for Android
  35. Aadhaar on your mobile
  36. Enrolment/update form for Aadhaar
  37. Supporting documents needed for Aadhaar
  38. Charges for various services offered by UIDAI at Aadhaar Kendra (PEC)
  39. Validity of e-Aadhaar as proof of identity
  40. New eAadhaar
  41. Downloads
  42. Handbooks

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List of supporting documents to apply for UIDAI Aadhaar

UIDAI Aadhaar: Identity proof document (one of these)

  1. Passport
  2. PAN card
  3. Ration/PDS photo card
  4. Voter ID
  5. Driving licence
  6. Government photo identity cards/service photo identity cards issued by PSUs
  7. NREGS job card
  8. Photo ID or certificate of identity issued by recognised educational institutions, with name and photo.
  9. Arms licence
  10. Photo bank ATM card
  11. Photo credit card
  12. Pensioner photo card
  13. Freedom fighter’s photo card
  14. Kisan passbook with photo
  15. ECHS/ CGHS photo card
  16. Address card issued by the Department of Posts, having name and photo
  17. Certificate of identity with photo issued by a gazetted officer or tehsildar on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrollment/update
  18. Disability card/ medical certificate for handicapped, issued by state or UT government or administration
  19. Bhamashah card/Jan-Aadhaar card issued by Rajasthan government
  20. Certificate from warden/ matron/ superintendent / head of institution of recognised orphanages, shelter homes, etc., on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrollment/update
  21. Certificate of identity with photo issued by an MP or an MLA or an MLC or a municipal councilor
  22. Certificate of identity containing photo, issued by the village panchayat head or the mukhiya or its equivalent authority
  23. Gazette notification for name change
  24. Marriage certificate with photograph
  25. RSBY card
  26. SSLC book having candidates’ photographs
  27. ST/ SC/ OBC certificates with photograph
  28. School leaving certificate or school transfer certificate, with name and photograph
  29. Extract of school records issued by the head of school with name and photograph
  30. Bank passbook with name and photograph
  31. Certificate of identity, containing name, date of birth and photograph, issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

UIDAI Aadhaar: Date of birth documents (one of these)

  1. Birth certificate
  2. SSLC book/certificate
  3. Passport
  4. PAN card
  5. Certificate of date of birth (DoB) issued by Group-A gazetted officer
  6. Certificate or ID card having photo and DoB duly signed and issued by a government authority
  7. Photo ID card having DoB, issued by recognised educational institutions
  8. Marksheet issued by any university or government board
  9. Government photo ID card issued by a PSU
  10. Central/state pension payment order
  11. Central government health service scheme (CGHS) photo card or ex-servicemen contributory health scheme (ECHS) photo card
  12. School leaving certificate or school transfer certificate, containing name and DoB
  13. Certificate of identity containing name, DoB and photo issued by a recognised educational institution, signed by the head
  14. Extract of school records issued by the head, containing name, DoB and photograph
  15. Certificate of identity containing name, date of birth and photograph, issued by the EPFO.

UIDAI Aadhaar address proof documents (one of these)

  1. Passport
  2. Passport of spouse
  3. Passport of parents (in case of minor)
  4. Bank statement/ passbook
  5. Post office statement/ passbook
  6. Address card having photo, issued by the Department of Posts
  7. Ration card
  8. Voter ID
  9. Driving licence
  10. Telephone landline bill (not older than 3 months)
  11. Electricity bill (not older than 3 months)
  12. Water bill (not older than 3 months)
  13. Gas connection bill (not older than 3 months)
  14. Property tax receipt (not older than 1 year)
  15. Credit card statement (not older than 3 months)
  16. Government ID card/ service identity card issued by PSUs, having photo
  17. Insurance policy
  18. Signed letter from a bank on letterhead, having photo
  19. Signed letter with photo issued by a registered company on letterhead
  20. Identity card issued by recognised educational institutions
  21. SSLC book with photograph
  22. School I-card
  23. SLC or TC having name and address
  24. Extract of school records containing name, address and photograph issued by the head
  25. Signed letter with photo issued by a recognised educational institution on letterhead or photo ID with address issued by it
  26. Certificate of identity containing name, address and photo issued by an educational institution
  27. NREGS job card
  28. Arms licence
  29. Pensioner card
  30. Freedom fighter’s card
  31. Kisan passbook
  32. ECHS or CGHS card
  33. Certificate of address having photo, issued by an MP or an MLA or an MLC or a gazetted officer or tehsildar
  34. Certificate of address issued by the village panchayat head
  35. Income tax assessment order
  36. Vehicle registration certificate
  37. Registered sale/ lease/ rent agreement
  38. Caste and domicile certificate with photo issued by state governments
  39. Disability ID card/ medical certificate for handicapped, issued by state governments
  40. Allotment letter of accommodation issued by central/state governments (not older than 3 years)
  41. Marriage certificate
  42. Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar card issued by Rajasthan government
  43. Certificate from warden/ superintendent/ matron/ head of institution of recognised orphanages or shelter homes
  44. Certificate of address with photo issued by municipal councilor
  45. Certificate of identity containing name, photograph and date of birth issued by EPFO
UIDAI regional offices City State/UTs covered
Mumbai: Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Delhi: Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
Bangalore: Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
Chandigarh: Chandigarh, J&K, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Sikkim
Hyderabad: Andaman & Nicobar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh

FAQs

What is Aadhaar?

Aadhaar is a 12-digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the government of India.

Who can enroll for Aadhaar?

A resident of India, irrespective of his age and gender, can voluntarily enroll for Aadhaar number. Those willing to enroll, need to provide demographic and biometric information during the enrollment process, which is free of cost.

What is demographic information collected while applying for Aadhaar?

The demographic information collected while applying for Aadhaar include name, date of birth (verified) or age (declared), gender, address, mobile number (optional) and email ID (optional).

What is biometric information collected while applying for Aadhaar?

The biometric information collected while applying for Aadhaar include fingerprints, two iris scans and photographs.

What is Aadhaar seeding?

Aadhaar seeding means linking Aadhaar holders’ unique 12-digit number with their personal identification documents or benefit cards, such as scholarships, pension ID, MNREGA job cards, LPG consumer IDs, etc.

For how long is the Aadhaar card valid?

An individual’s Aadhaar card is valid for his/her entire life.

What if I lose my UIDAI Aadhaar card?

You can download a duplicate Aadhaar card by visiting the UIDAI website.

Can UIDAI Aadhaar card be made online?

As your biometric information needs to be collected by the UIDAI to issue you an Aadhaar card, you are required to visit an Aadhaar enrollment centre near you.

What are Aadhaar Seva Kendras or ASK?

The UIDAI has set up exclusive Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) as a single-stop destination for all Aadhaar-related services. The ASKs offer dedicated Aadhaar enrollment and update services to residents in a state-of-the-art environment. The ASKs operate between 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on all working days.

How many Aadhaar Seva Kendras are there in India?

During phase-1 of the Aadhaar Seva Kendra project, the UIDAI plans to set up 114 ASKs across 53 cities in India, including dedicated centres in all metro cities, state capitals and union territories. The ASKs will run along with over 35,000 Aadhaar Kendras, run by banks, post offices, BSNL and state governments.

How to visit UIDAI-run Aadhaar Seva Kendras?

All UIDAI-run ASKs follow the online appointment system. Any resident can book an appointment for himself or his family member from https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/bookappointment.aspx. In case, you have not booked an appointment, you can visit an ASK and get an automated token. The last token is given at 5:30 pm.

What is an e-Aadhaar?

An e-Aadhaar is a password-protected electronic copy of your Aadhaar, digitally signed by the UIDAI. It can be downloaded from the official website or mobile application of the UIDAI.

What is the password for an e-Aadhaar?

The combination of the first four letters of name in CAPITAL and the year of birth (YYYY) is the password for your e-Aadhaar. Example: Name: SURESH KUMAR Year of birth: 1990 Password: SURE1990

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Debora Berti

Università degli Studi di Firenze, IT

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