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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 rolls out new scheme to foster innovation in Digital Identity, enable Startups and academia to co-create future solutions. | English

17-10-2025 | PDF | 133.3 KB

UIDAI Waives Charges for Aadhaar Biometric Updates for Children Aged 7–15. | English

06-10-2025 | PDF | 109.91 KB

UIDAI records 221 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in August 2025, 10% increase over August 2024. | English

08-09-2025 | PDF | 102.4 KB

UIDAI hosts fourth Aadhaar Samvaad in Hyderabad. | English

30-08-2025 | PDF | 165.53 KB

Prime Minister of Fiji Visits UIDAI Head Office. | English

28-08-2025 | PDF | 160.28 KB

UIDAI Calls on Schools across India to Ensure Timely Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for Children in the age group of 5 to 15 years. | English

28-08-2025 | PDF | 112.82 KB

UIDAI unveils Aadhaar-based authentication framework for Cooperative Banks to benefit across India | English

22-08-2025 | PDF | 109.43 KB

UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-Based Customer Verification | English

21-08-2025 | PDF | 142 KB

UIDAI Signs 5-Year Cutting-Edge R&D Agreement with Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) to Boost Aadhaar Robustness, Security & Reliability Further Through Data-Driven Innovations. | English

13-08-2025 | PDF | 844.24 KB

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Published on:08 May 2026

Last Updated:29 Jun 2026

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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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Content Information

Published on:08 May 2026

Last Updated:29 Jun 2026

Owner:Media