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IEC

IEC stands for Information, Education and Communication. It includes awareness initiatives, campaigns and outreach activities designed to educate residents and partners about Aadhaar services, benefits, usage and digital identity-related information.

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategy of UIDAI aims to educate all the partners and residents so as to make them aware of the various usages and benefits which can be derived from Aadhaar. The Registrar, along with the UIDAI will strive to disseminate information regarding the applications of Aadhaar so that benefits of governmental and other schemes reach the intended beneficiaries.

To ensure comprehensive coverage across all the residents, the message of Aadhaar shall be spread through the following communication channels:

Leverage mass media platforms to build widespread awareness about Aadhaar and its benefits. Consistent messaging across television, radio, print, and digital channels can help reach diverse audiences and strengthen engagement and public trust.

Use newspapers, magazines, and online publications to communicate Aadhaar-related developments, success stories, and citizen benefits. Credible content can improve understanding and encourage informed adoption.

Deployment of communication materials in public spaces may be considered as per requirement to ensure broad community outreach. Outdoor media reinforces key messages and reaching citizens in both urban and rural areas.

Integrate Aadhaar messaging into popular event, entertainment and sporting platforms to enhance recall and engagement. Influential personalities and culturally relevant content can help connect with audiences more effectively.

Facilitate direct communication through audio-visual content, mobile outreach, and telecom channels. Personalized engagement helps address queries, improve awareness, and encourage responsible usage of Aadhaar services. This can be disseminated through social media as well.

Harness social media platforms to drive real-time engagement, awareness, and dialogue around Aadhaar. Interactive content, user stories, short videos, focused campaigns can help simplify complex topics and reach a wider audience and more so among younger, digitally active audiences.

Social media also enables rapid dissemination of updates, myth-busting, and citizen support while fostering a two-way communication channel.

Utilise the network of authorised Aadhaar Centres including Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs), registrars, enrolment agencies, as key touchpoints for public communication.

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Published on: 01 May 2026

Last Updated: 16 Jun 2026

Owner: Media

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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Content Information

Published on: 01 May 2026

Last Updated: 16 Jun 2026

Owner: Media

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