Website of Unique Identification Authority of India
UIDAI, or the Unique Identification Authority of India, is a statutory authority established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It is responsible for issuing a unique identification number called Aadhaar to all residents of India. The Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identity number that is linked to an individual's biometric and demographic data, which is stored in a centralized database. The Aadhaar number empowers residents of India with a unique identity and a digital platform to authenticate anytime, anywhere.