UIDAI

The Unique Identification Authority of India, commonly known as UIDAI, is a statutory authority established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016. Its primary objective is to enroll and assign a unique identification number, known as Aadhaar, to all residents of India. Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number that serves as a proof of identity and address for Indian residents.

UIDAI's mandate extends to developing and managing the Aadhaar ecosystem, which includes enrollment, authentication, and data security. The enrollment process involves collecting demographic and biometric information from individuals, which is then used to generate their unique Aadhaar number. This number is de-duplicated to ensure uniqueness.

The Aadhaar number is intended to be a universal identity that can be used for accessing various services and benefits provided by the government and other organizations. It aims to reduce fraud, improve transparency, and streamline the delivery of subsidies and services. UIDAI is responsible for maintaining the Aadhaar database, ensuring the security and privacy of the data collected, and setting standards for Aadhaar authentication. The authority also works on expanding the use cases of Aadhaar for various applications, including financial inclusion and digital governance.