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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 Expands Aadhaar Service Network in West Bengal with Four New Aadhaar Seva Kendras | English

15-06-2026 | PDF | 90.29 KB

Shri Saurabh Vijay assumes charge as Chief Executive Officer of Unique Identification Authority of India | Hindi

19-05-2026 | PDF | 179.85 KB

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

12-05-2026 | PDF | 136.87 KB

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

07-05-2026 | PDF | 126.57 KB

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

06-05-2026 | PDF | 537.3 KB

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

04-05-2026 | PDF | 93.88 KB

100 Entities Onboard to use Aadhaar-Based Offline Verification | Hindi

21-04-2026 | PDF | 117.69 KB

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

06-04-2026 | PDF | 181.79 KB

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

30-03-2026 | PDF | 131.05 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