What is Aadhaar?

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique number which the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will issue for all residents. The number will be stored in a centralised database and linked to the basic demographics and biometric information photograph, ten fingerprints and iris of each individual. The details of the data fields and verification procedures are available here. Aadhaar will be: Easily verifiable in an online, cost-effective way Unique and robust enough to eliminate the large number of duplicate a fake identities in government and nd private databases A random number generated, devoid of any classification based on caste, creed, religion and geography
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