The facilities related to Aadhaar card, which is considered the backbone of digital identity in the country, are continuously becoming simple and easy. The news of relief for crores of people is that now updating the mobile number linked to Aadhaar has become much easier than before. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made significant changes to the process to make it more convenient for users. After the new provisions, in many cases the mobile number can be updated without any additional documents.
This change is especially important for those people who faced difficulty in changing the number linked to Aadhaar due to their old mobile number being switched off, stolen or due to any other reason.
UIDAI aims to strengthen both convenience and security
UIDAI has been working on simplifying the Aadhaar update process for a long time. Many identity related services are now easily available both online and offline. Mobile number update is also one of these services, which earlier had to go through several stages due to verification and documentation requirements.
Under the new rules, more freedom has been given to the user by reducing the burden of documents. Officials say that this step has been taken with the aim of making Aadhaar more accessible and secure.
How will the mobile number be updated?
According to the new provisions, users will now have to go only to the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or authorized update center to change or update their mobile number.
Here identity will be confirmed with the help of biometric verification. Since Aadhaar already holds the biometric information of the individual, there will be no need to show additional documents.
The new mobile number is updated within a few minutes as soon as the system confirms your identity. Once the process is complete, a confirmation message will be sent to the user on their new number.
Rural and remote areas will get the most benefits
This update is especially useful for those who have trouble with the availability of documents or presenting identity proof. Changing mobile numbers often is common in rural areas, but updating Aadhaar was no less than a challenge.
Now through biometric verification the entire process will become very easy and every person will be able to update his number on time.
A new strength to security
UIDAI has also taken full care of security aspects while making this change. Mobile number has now become the main medium of OTP based services linked to Aadhaar. In such a situation, many layers of security have been strengthened, simplifying the mobile number update process.
The new system ensures that only genuine Aadhaar holders can make changes to their number, which greatly reduces the chances of misuse.
Digital India will get new momentum
With a strong connection between the mobile number and Aadhaar, benefits of government schemes, banking services, e-KYC and digital verification all work more smoothly. This simplicity in the update process will give further impetus to the Digital India campaign.
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