What is the full form of UIDAI?

The full form of UIDAI is Unique Identification Authority of India. UIDAI is an Indian government body in charge of implementing the AADHAAR plan, which aims to provide all Indian people with a unique identity number.

UIDAI assists in the removal of duplicate and forged identities. Its headquarters are in New Delhi, and it maintains eight RO (Regional Offices) in different Indian cities. It operates two data centres, one in Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, and the other in Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana.

Points to remember about UIDAI

• The UIDAI is a constitutional power and a government agency established on July 12, 2016, by the terms of the Aadhaar Act 2016, by the Indian Government under the domains of the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry.
• The UIDAI is required to provide a 12-digit UID (unique identification) number called Aadhaar to all Indian citizens.
• In January 2009, the Government of India formed the UIDAI as an associated office. Through a notification in the Indian Gazette, under the auspices of the Planning Commission.
• The UIDAI data centre is located in Manesar’s IMT (Industrial Model Township), which was established on January 7, 2013, by then-Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Aadhaar data is kept on around 7,000 servers in Manesar and Bengaluru.

Objectives of UIDAI

• Ensure proper leadership
• The integrity of the nation
• Building the Country
• Collaborative strategy
• Prolonged learning and improving efficiency
• Open and transparent management

Vision of UIDAI

UIDAI is responsible for Aadhar identification and authentication, including the execution and control of all stages of the Aadhaar life cycle, as well as safeguarding the security of individuals’ identity and authentication papers. The UIDAI’s initial vision is listed below.

• To encourage Indians with a digital platform and a distinct identity to authenticate everywhere.
• By giving unique identity numbers, we can ensure that Indian citizens access benefits, subsidies, and services in an efficient and transparent manner.
• To create a system for issuing Aadhar numbers to Indian citizens who have registered for them by sending their demographic and biometric information.
• Creating a method for Aadhar card holders to upgrade and authenticate their digital identities.
• To ensure that the technology infrastructure is accessible, up to current, and maintained
• Creating a long-term organisation to support the core vision and values of UIDAI
• To ensure that individuals and organisations follow the Aadhaar Act in both text and spirit.
• Making policies and regulations compliant with the Aadhaar Act and putting the Aadhaar Act’s provisions into action.