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Aadhaar Mascot Udai
- 13 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced ‘Udai’, a resident-friendly Aadhaar mascot, as a communication tool to make Aadhaar services more accessible and relatable to the public.
- It aims to simplify updates, authentication, offline verification, selective sharing of information, and responsible usage.
Aadhaar
- About: Aadhaar is a 12-digit biometric identification number issued by the UIDAI, serving as a proof of identity and address for residents across India. It is not proof of citizenship or date of birth, and cannot be used to establish nationality.
- Aadhaar is issued by UIDAI, a statutory authority under the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
- Eligibility: Any individual, including foreign nationals, who has resided in India for 182 days or more in the 12 months before the enrolment application date is eligible, subject to submission of one of the 18 notified identity and address documents.
- Utility: Aadhaar facilitates access to direct benefit transfer (DBT), banking services, mobile connections, and various Government and Non-Government services.
- Judicial Stand: In the Justice KS Puttaswamy vs Union of India case 2017, the Supreme Court upheld Aadhaar’s constitutional validity and clarified that, under Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, the Aadhaar number itself does not confer or prove citizenship or domicile.
| Read More: Aadhaar is Not a Proof of Citizenship |
