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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.

New Aadhaar App unveiled; it reimagines identity verification keeping people at its core | Hindi

30-01-2026 | PDF | 832.27 KB

Aadhaar gets a face: UIDAI launches Aadhaar mascot Udai (उदय) | Hindi

09-01-2026 | PDF | 157.87 KB

UIDAI Announces Winners of Biometrics SDK Benchmarking Challenge 2025. | English

15-12-2025 | PDF | 112.15 KB

UIDAI records 231 Cr Aadhaar authentications in Nov 2025,up 8.47% YoY; e-KYC jumps 24% | English

03-12-2025 | PDF | 116.29 KB

UIDAI deactivates over 2 Crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals. | English

27-11-2025 | PDF | 104.34 KB

UIDAI conducts stakeholders meet to build & strengthen the Offline Verification ecosystem using the upcoming Aadhaar App. | English

20-11-2025 | PDF | 121.59 KB

UIDAI to use behavioural insights to enhance adoption of Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) among children. | English

12-11-2025 | PDF | 117.13 KB

UIDAI initiates Technological and Strategic Review to shape the future of Digital ID; Expert Committee constituted to guide technological and strategic roadmap. | English

06-11-2025 | PDF | 129.36 KB

UIDAI Invites India’s Creative Minds to Design Aadhaar’s Mascot. | English

21-10-2025 | PDF | 119.21 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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Published on:08 May 2026

Last Updated:29 Jun 2026

Owner:Media