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Transparency & 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.

In this section

Right to Information (RTI)

Annual Reports

Budget

Parliament Questions

Policies

Right to Information (RTI)

The Right to Information (RTI) on the UIDAI website enables citizens to access information related to UIDAI’s functions, services, policies, and decisions, promoting transparency and accountability as per the RTI Act, 2005.

Annual Reports

The Annual Report contains the information required to be forwarded to the Government of India under the provisions of Section 27 of Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act,2016. This report also includes an overview of UIDAI, the functionalities assigned to it by the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and the audited Annual Statement of Accounts of UIDAI is also part of this report.

Budget

Preparation of Budget and related work (Budget Estimate, Revised Estimate and Supplementary Grants, re-appropriation, etc.) and allocation of budget among Functional Divisions at HO and Regional Offices

Parliament Questions

The Parliament Questions section on the UIDAI website is divided into Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha sections, providing questions raised by Members of Parliament and official replies related to UIDAI’s functions, policies, and services, ensuring transparency and public access to parliamentary proceedings.

Policies

The policies of the Unique Identification Authority of India provide a structured framework for the implementation, management, and governance of the Aadhaar ecosystem. These policies ensure data security, privacy, transparency, and efficient service delivery while defining roles, responsibilities, and compliance standards for all stakeholders.

This framework also includes internal policies such as the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) Policy, and other administrative and employee welfare policies to promote a safe, inclusive, and accountable work environment.

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Published on: 11 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 30 Jun 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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Content Information

Published on: 11 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 30 Jun 2026

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