UIDAI Aadhaar Card : Unique Identification Authority of India

Last Updated : July 6, 2022, 5:34 p.m.

UIDAI stands for Unique Identification Authority of India and it was established in the year 2009. The main objective of UIDAI is to give identity to Indian citizens after collecting their biometric and demographic details. After collecting the details of the Indian Citizen, it issues a 12 digits unique number that is known as the Aadhar Number. The headquarters of UIDAI is in Manesar and it has issued more than 125 crores Aadhaar until now. It has also done more than 4000 crores Aadhaar authentication for Indian Citizens. UIDAI collects the citizen’s photographs, fingerprints and iris scans for biometric verification and other demographic data and then issued a unique identification number of 12 digits known as an Aadhaar number. You must see the mission, function and other UIDAI details in this article.

UIDAI Mission and Objective

You can see the mission and objective of UIDAI below:-

• Providing governance and efficient, transparent and targeted delivery of services to the Indian Citizens.
• Developing policy, procedure and system for issuing Aadhaar Cards and Aadhar Numbers to the Indian Citizens on the basis of their demographic data and biometric data.
• Developing policy, procedure and systems for Aadhaar cardholders for modernizing and authenticating their digital identity.
• Ensuring a User-Friendly presence of technology infrastructure to the end-user.
• Building a long-term sustainable organization for carrying forward the core values and vision.
• Give security and confidentiality to identity and other information provided by the Indian Citizen.
• Ensuring that every Indian Citizen with an Aadhaar complies with the rules of the Aadhaar Act.
• Framing rules and regulations of the Aadhaar Act and carrying out its provisions.

Functions of UIDAI

Here are the functions of UIDAI that you can explore below:-

• It owns and manages the database of UID.
• UIDAI has provided an Online Platform for Indian Citizens to do Aadhaar Pre-Registration.
• Allows you to check your Aadhaar Card Status Online using their official website.
• Has the responsibility of updating and managing data received by millions of applicants in India.
• Implements various schemes for the betterment of the country.
• Allotting Aadhaar Numbers, Aadhaar Cards and UID to the Indian Citizens.
• Designing, Developing and Updating mAadhaar Mobile Application from time to time.
• Making and Implementing Policies in the whole UIDAI ecosystem.

UIDAI Core Values

Every organization has its core values and so as UIDAI has. You must see the core values followed by UIDAI in their working environment.

• They believe in facilitating good governance.
• They value integrity.
• UIDAI is committed to inclusive nation-building.
• They pursue a collaborative approach and value our partners.
• They strive towards excellence in services to residents and service providers.
• UIDAI always focuses on continuous learning and quality improvements.
• They are driven by innovation and provide a platform for our partners to innovate.
• They believe in a transparent and open organization.

UIDAI Services

If you visit the UIDAI Official Website then you can make use of the following services and manage your Aadhaar details:-

• Find the Nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.
• Verify Your Aadhaar Number.
• Track the Current Status of Your Aadhaar Card.
• Track Linking Status of the Aadhaar Card with other banks.
• Verify the Address and your Registered Mobile Number.
• Aadhaar Cardholders can retrieve their forgotten or lost UID and EID.
• One can download Aadhaar Card from UIDAI's official website.
• You can lock or Unlock your Aadhaar Biometrics
• Generate Virtual ID from UIDAI.
• One can update the Address online and check the status of the Aadhaar Card Update.
• Aadhaar Card Correction Form and Update History is also available on UIDAI Website.
• You can request validation of the address and the letter issued for it.

UIDAI Structure

In the UIDAI Details, you must see the structure of their working environment. UIDAI comprises the following units;-

• Registrars
• Enrolment Agencies
• Supervisors
• Operators
• Testing and Certification Agencies
• Content Development Agencies
• Biometric Device Certification
• Authenticating the Ecosystem

Conclusion

UIDAI distributes Aadhaar Numbers and VID to Indian Citizens and it gives a unique identity to them. In simple words, UIDAI is an Identity Allotting body of India that gives identity to people who don’t have valid identity documents. Aadhaar is a universally accepted document in India and only UIDAI has the authority to give this document to the residents of India on the basis of their demographic verification and biometric authentication.