Know all about UIDAI Aadhaar card including its eligibility, documentation requirement, application process, Aadhaar card download, benefits, link with PAN and more.
UIDAI issues a 12-digit unique identification number (UID) to the residents of India with the following objectives:
Aadhaar enrolment is available even for minors, unlike the voter identification card. To apply for an Aadhaar card for children, you have to provide proof of identity and address of parents. Newborns can also be enrolled for Aadhaar. However, they have to update their biometric data as soon as they turn 5 and 15 years old. The Baal Aadhaar card for children below 5 years is blue in colour.
Vision | The key vision of UIDAI is to “empower residents of India with a unique identity and a digital platform to authenticate anytime, anywhere” |
Mission | The UIDAI was established with a mission to: ● Provide good governance, transparent, efficient and targeted delivery of benefits, subsidies and services. The expenditure for the same is incurred from the Consolidated Fund of India/the Consolidated Fund of State to residents of India by assigning unique identity numbers. ● Develop policy, procedure and system for issuing Aadhaar number to Indian residents, who request for same by submitting their demographic and biometric information and undergo the process of enrolment. ● Develop policy, procedure and systems for Aadhaar card holders for updating and authenticating their digital identity. ● Ensure that the technological infrastructure is available, scalable and resilient ● Carry forward the vision and values of UIDAI by building a long-term sustainable organization ● Ensure confidentiality and security of identity information and authentication records of individuals ● Ensure all individuals and agencies comply by the Aadhaar Act in letter and spirit ● Ensure that rules and regulations are consistent with the Aadhaar Act, for carrying out the provisions of the act |
As notified, UIDAI plans and implements various Unique Identification (UID) schemes and policies. Some of these are mentioned below:
At the time of Aadhaar enrolment, you have to submit the following document proofs – Proof of Address (POA), Proof of Identity (POI), Proof of Relationship (PoR) and Proof of Date of Birth (DoB). The most common that are generally used to apply for an Aadhaar Card are given below:
Passport of the applicant | PAN Card | Ration card or PDS Photo Card |
Voter Identification Card | Driving Licence | NREGS Jobs Card |
Photo Bank ATM Card | Voter Identification Card | Certificate of birth of the applicant |
To apply for a new Aadhaar card or update details in your card, you can download the form by visiting the official website, i.e. https://uidai.gov.in or can visit the nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre to submit Aadhaar card enrolment form which is free of cost. You need to submit the form along with the supporting documents to initiate the process of Aadhaar enrolment.
Note: In case you want to update details in your Aadhaar card, you need to pay a charge of Rs. 50 for the demographic and Rs. 100 for the biometric update at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
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