About UIDAI

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act 2016”) on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The Aadhaar Act 2016 has been amended by the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 (14 of 2019) w.e.f. 25.07.2019. UIDAI was created to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID), named as "Aadhaar", to all residents of India. The UID had to be (a) robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities, and (b) verifiable and authenticable in an easy, cost-effective way. As on 16th September 2025, the Authority has generated 142.76 crore Aadhaar numbers to the residents of India. Under the Aadhaar Act 2016, UIDAI is responsible for Aadhaar enrolment and authentication, including operation and management of all stages of Aadhaar life cycle, developing the policy, procedure, and system for issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and perform authentication and the security of identity information and authentication records of individuals. To learn more about UIDAI, please visit the Organizational Structure sections of the website.

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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.

People at UIDAI

At the Unique Identification Authority of India, leadership comprises Chairperson Neelkanth Mishra, members Prof. Mausam and Nilesh Shah, and CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar. Supported by experienced officers and strong policies, UIDAI ensures effective governance, secure Aadhaar services, and a transparent, inclusive work environment.

Our Offices

The Unique Identification Authority of India operates from its New Delhi HO, 8 Regional Offices and State Offices across India, with data centres in Bengaluru and Manesar, ensuring nationwide reach and efficient service delivery.

Careers

In this section, we explore career opportunities at the Unique Identification Authority of India through deputation, internships, internal consultancy, volunteer roles, and sabbaticals, offering diverse ways to contribute and grow.

Transparency and Accountability

The Right to Information Act, 2005 enables citizens to access information held by public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability. It allows inspection of records, obtaining certified copies, and access to electronic data, ensuring openness in governance and empowering citizens to stay informed about public administration.

Legal Framework

Access UIDAI’s legal framework, including the Aadhaar Act 2016, amendments, ordinances, and related laws governing identity, authentication, and service delivery in India.

Aadhaar Dashboard

View key Aadhaar statistics, including enrolments, updates, authentications, eKYC transactions, and registered devices, reflecting the scale and reach of UIDAI services across India.

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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