Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

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.

  • It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
  • Before its establishment as a statutory authority, UIDAI was functioning as an attached office of the then Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog).
  • Aadhaar card cannot be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
  • Once issued, Aadhaar number can be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.

Functions of UIDAI

  • To provide for good governance, efficient, transparent and targeted delivery of subsidies, benefits ....
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