Clarification on News Reports on the New Look of Aadhaar
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📌 Summary:
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The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) issued a clarification denying media reports claiming Aadhaar's design will change to "just a photo and a QR code"
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UIDAI confirmed: no such change is planned — Aadhaar's current format remains unchanged
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Such reports were creating unnecessary confusion among citizens
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Public and media advised to refer only to official UIDAI communication via its official social media handles and PIB press releases
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The clarification highlights concerns around misinformation about key government digital infrastructure
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 — Governance; Digital India; e-Governance; UIDAI as a statutory body
📝 Prelims Facts:
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Aadhaar is issued by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)
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UIDAI is a statutory authority established under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
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Aadhaar contains: Name, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Photo, and a 12-digit unique identification number
🔑 Key Term: UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) — A statutory body under MeitY that issues Aadhaar, India's biometric-based digital identity system, to residents of India
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