Aadhaar Set For Big Digital Overhaul: Home-Based Updates, QR Code Sharing Coming Soon

By November, the UIDAI plans to introduce a protocol where individuals will only need to visit Aadhaar centres to submit biometric information such as fingerprints and iris scans.

Services that will be accessible remotely include address updates, phone number changes, name corrections, and rectification of incorrect birth dates.

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Soon, Aadhaar holders may no longer need to carry physical copies or visit centres repeatedly for updates. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is preparing to roll out a new system that allows citizens to share their Aadhaar details electronically, either in full or using a masked version, through a QR code-enabled app. This development aims to eliminate the hassle of providing photocopies and streamline the process for millions of users.

By November, the UIDAI plans to introduce a protocol where individuals will only need to visit Aadhaar centres to submit biometric information such as fingerprints and iris scans, reported The Times of India.

All other personal information updates—including address changes—will be automatically sourced from official databases like birth certificates, matriculation records, driving licences, passports, PAN cards, PDS, and MNREGA. According to officials, discussions are ongoing to incorporate data from electricity bills as well, further enhancing convenience.

New App Gives Users Full Control Over Aadhaar Data Sharing

UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, speaking to TOI, revealed that the authority has already equipped around 2,000 of its one lakh machines with this newly developed app. "You will soon be able to do everything sitting at home other than providing fingerprints and IRIS," Kumar said. Services that will be accessible remotely include address updates, phone number changes, name corrections, and rectification of incorrect birth dates.

The app’s QR code feature is expected to play a significant role in preventing misuse of Aadhaar information. It will allow for secure, consent-based sharing of identity data for various purposes, ranging from hotel check-ins to real-time verification on trains. "It offers maximum user control over your own data and can be shared only with consent," Kumar added.

Preventing Property Registration Frauds and Streamlining Biometric Updates

UIDAI is also working to extend the use of Aadhaar verification to property transactions, which are often susceptible to fraud. Kumar explained that sub-registrars and registrars could use the Aadhaar system to verify the credentials of individuals registering properties, thereby reducing fraudulent activities. State governments are being sensitised to adopt this verification process.

Meanwhile, UIDAI is coordinating with CBSE and other examination boards to ensure timely biometric updates for children at key age milestones. These updates are mandatory between the ages of 5 to 7 and again from 15 to 17 years. "A special drive is planned so that the eight crore missing details for the first update (for kids between five and seven years) and 10 crore second update can be completed," Kumar stated.

UIDAI Expands Aadhaar Usage Across More Sectors

Beyond government-mandated users, UIDAI is exploring partnerships with security agencies, hotels, and other private entities to expand the utility of Aadhaar in sectors where its use is not yet compulsory. These collaborations aim to bring greater security and convenience to both businesses and consumers.

With these sweeping changes on the horizon, UIDAI is poised to make Aadhaar management significantly easier and more secure for India’s vast population.