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Aadhaar (Hindi: आधार, lit. ' base, foundation ') [7] is a twelve-digit unique identity number that can be obtained voluntarily by all residents of India, based on their biometrics and demographic data. [8]
The Aadhaar number is a digital biometric identity issued voluntarily to residents of India, and can be issued in card form, but it is not compulsory. Proof of identity such as a passport , ration card , PAN card , or driving licence can also be used as proof of identity.
A large number of people remain without identity documents - poor people especially. In order to include them, identity requirements for Aadhaar have been reduced, however biometric facilities have been provided to reduce or eliminated duplication, so while it may be possible to obtain the card under a false name, it is less likely to be able to obtain another Aadhaar card under a different ...
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016 (Aadhaar Act 2016) on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Users need to possess an Aadhaar number to use DigiLocker. During registration, user identity is verified using a one-time password (OTP) sent to the linked mobile number. [4] The beta version of the service was rolled out in February 2015, [5] and was launched to the public by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015.
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Along with academic certificates, students can also access their other important documents such as Aadhaar, driving license, vehicle registration, PAN etc. from their DigiLocker account. DigiLocker is continuously adding Central/State/Private issuer organizations to its ecosystem. Thus a single account provides access to a gamut of digital ...
The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016 is a money bill of the Parliament of India. It aims to provide legal backing to the Aadhaar unique identification number project.