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Who we are

UIDAI traces its origins to the 2006 UID initiatives, evolving into a statutory authority tasked with building a robust digital identity system and streamlining service delivery for residents across India.

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Vision and Mission

Citizens Charter

Vision and Mission

UIDAI aims to empower residents with secure digital identity and ensure transparent, efficient delivery of services while maintaining strong data security, compliance, and scalable technology systems.

Citizens Charter
Citizens Charter

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Published on: 14 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 09 Jul 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

You can download the Aadhaar app on your Android/iOS device from the Play Store/App Store. For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gov.uidai.pehchaan  For iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/aadhaar/id6744029871

After downloading the app, the Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH): →Select Language→ Enters their Aadhaar number → Agrees to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy → Chooses the SIM card → Performs Face Authentication → Gets registered on the app → Sets a 6-digit PIN to secure access to the app.

Presently, the Aadhaar app offers various services like - Mobile Number Update, Address Update, Biometric lock/unlock, Selective Sharing of Aadhaar Verifiable Credential, check Authentication History, download e-Aadhaar, share Contact Card, Track my request, etc.

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Published on: 14 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 09 Jul 2026

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