New Aadhaar rule may allow online mobile number change; check all updates

Aadhaar news: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently issued revised guidelines for updating Aadhaar cards, aiming to simplify the process and introduce flexibility for cardholders. These changes, encompassing both online and offline methods, come through an amendment to the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Rules.

Online and offline update options

Under the new rules, Aadhaar cardholders now have the flexibility to update information either online or offline. The Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) can be updated by visiting the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra, using the mobile application, or accessing the UIDAI website. Unlike the previous 2016 rules, which primarily allowed online address updates, the revised guidelines have removed such restrictions,