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UIDAI Asks Schools Across The Country To Complete Aadhaar Biometric Updates Of Children Aged 5 To 15 Years Without Delay

Newsmantra — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:44:08 +0000

The Unique Identification Authority of India- UIDAI has asked schools across the country to ensure timely Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Updates-MBU for Children in the age group of 5 to 15 years. UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar has also written to all the Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories regarding this and requested them to support in conducting targeted MBU camps. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement that UIDAI and the Ministry of Education have also collaborated to facilitate pending MBU in Aadhaar on the Unified District Information System for Education Plus platform for nearly 17 Crore Children.

Unified District Information System for Education Plus is an educational management information system under the Department of School Education and Literacy, and captures various statistics related to school education. This joint initiative from UIDAI and the Department of School Education is expected to go a long way towards providing ease of updating the biometrics of children.

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Aadhaar Face Authentication Crosses 200 Crore Transactions Milestone

Newsmantra — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:49:08 +0000

Aadhaar Face Authentication System has hit a major milestone, crossing 200 crore transactions as of August 10, 2025. The number of transactions doubled from 100 crore to 200 crore in just six months. Speaking on the achievement, the CEO of UIDAI, Bhuvnesh Kumar said, reaching 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions in such a short time underlines the trust and confidence that both residents and service providers have in Aadhaar’s secure, inclusive, and innovative authentication ecosystem. He added that the journey itself is a testament to its scalability and the country’s digital readiness.

Face Authentication System allows people to verify their identity instantly using just their face no need for documents or physical contact. It’s secure, fast, and can be used anytime, anywhere. It’s helping people across India, from remote villages to busy cities, access services more easily. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the organization behind Aadhaar, has been working closely with government departments, banks, and service providers to promote the use of face authentication.

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Aadhaar card: Deadline to free update extended

Newsmantra — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:27:35 +0000

The deadline to update Aadhaar details for free has been extended by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) by three months, from June 14 to September 14, 2023.

Till 14 September 2023, you can update and upload your proof of identity and proof of address documents for free online.

However, post the deadline, updating details of your Aadhaar card will cost rs 50.

Free updates should be done online at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and updates at Govt authorized Common Service Centers will be charged Rs 25 as usual.

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