Press Releases

Explore official UIDAI press releases covering Aadhaar updates, innovations, partnerships, policy announcements and key initiatives focused on strengthening digital identity, improving citizen services and advancing secure, inclusive governance across India.

UIDAI Data Hackathon 2026 Showcases Data-Driven Innovations for Inclusive Governance

12-05-2026 | PDF | 136.87 KB

Strong public adoption of new Aadhaar App, 21 million downloads in three months

07-05-2026 | PDF | 114.47 KB

UIDAI joins hands with NFSU to enhance cybersecurity and digital forensics resilience

06-05-2026 | PDF | 541.28 KB

Clarification on some news reports on the “new look” of Aadhaar

04-05-2026 | PDF | 96.41 KB

100 Entities Onboard to use Aadhaar-Based Offline Verification

21-04-2026 | PDF | 110 KB

UIDAI ties up with MapmyIndia to display authorised Aadhaar Centres in Mappls App

06-04-2026 | PDF | 180.96 KB

UIDAI enabling multi-modal authentication, facilitating periodic updation, and strengthening infrastructure

30-03-2026 | PDF | 139.38 KB

Aadhaar is the world's largest biometric identity system with approximately 134 crore live Aadhaar holders

19-03-2026 | PDF | 132.54 KB

UIDAI Launches Bug Bounty Programme to Further Strengthen Aadhaar Security

12-03-2026 | PDF | 109.04 KB

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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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