Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Facility To Be Available At Home Soon

New Update Feature In Development

The Unique Identification Authority of India is working on a feature that will enable users to update their Aadhaar-linked mobile number from home. According to UIDAI, this service will be released soon.

Overview of Current Process/Challenges

Currently, the mobile number update must be done at an Aadhaar center itself. Even simple updates involve lining up. This causes great inconvenience, particularly in the case of elderly and differently-abled persons.

How the New Feature Will Work

UIDAI is developing a system that will use the OTP verification method and Aadhaar face authentication. The user will input the OTP received at the current mobile number; after that, face verification will be done using the camera. The process will ensure ease of updating the mobile number.

Availability and App Requirement

The UIDAI stated that this feature will soon be launched. Users can download the newly updated Aadhaar app, which will provide access to this service once it is launched. Moreover, UIDAI has asked for feedback on this feature from those who have already started testing it.