What is the full form of UIDAI?
The full form of UIDAI is 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 (“the Act”) on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India, as an attached office of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. UIDAI is responsible for issuing unique identification numbers (“Aadhaar numbers”) to residents of India.
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued to all Indian residents based on their biometric and demographic data. The Aadhaar number is random and does not relate to any specific individual. Aadhaar is not a religious denomination and does not discriminate against any religion.
Aadhaar is a voluntary program, and residents are not required to obtain an Aadhaar number. However, residents who do not have an Aadhaar number may face difficulty accessing certain services and benefits.
The Aadhaar number is issued after the resident’s biometric data is verified and the resident’s name, address, and other demographic information. The Aadhaar number is linked to the resident’s bank account, mobile number, and other services.
- The Aadhaar number is not a proof of citizenship or residency and is not a travel document.
- The Aadhaar number is not a national identity card and is not meant to replace other identification documents.
- The Aadhaar number is not a social security number and is not meant to be used for identification for social welfare programs.
- The Aadhaar number is not a driver’s license, passport, or voter ID card.
- The Aadhaar number is not a health card and is not meant to be used as proof of health insurance.
- The Aadhaar number is not a school ID card and is not meant to be used as proof of enrollment in school.
- The Aadhaar number is not a utility bill and is not meant to be used as proof of residence.
- The Aadhaar number is not a tax ID number and is not meant to be used for taxation purposes.
- The Aadhaar number is not meant to be used for employment verification.
- The Aadhaar number is not meant to be used for immigration purposes.
- The Aadhaar number is not meant to be used for banking purposes.
- The Aadhaar number is not meant to be used for purchasing a property.
- The Aadhaar number is not meant to be used for obtaining a driver.’
