No more OTPs for Aadhar verification: Modi government plans to make massive changes in Aadhar verification, Aadhar will now be…

UIDAI Aadhar verification update: In a significant development for the residents of India, the Unique Identification Authority of India is reportedly planning to make significant changes in the offline identity verification of UIDIAI-based Aadhar. In a step to promote enhancing security, privacy, and convenience, media reports have said that the users will soon be able to complete offline KYC without sharing their Aadhaar number or personal details. Here are all the details you need to know about reported changes in Aadhaar-based KYC.

No need for biometrics for Aadhar verification?

As per a report by the Economic Times, the need for biometrics or OTPs is soon expected to be eliminated, thus starting the use of QR codes and PDF files for offline verification. Readers should note that that Aadhar users are as of now, required to share their Aadhaar number for electronic, biometric and offline KYC, but with the new changes, it will not be required.

Govt requests parents to update children’s Aadhaar biometrics

In a significant development, the government has urged parents and guardians to update their children’s Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar, as per a report by news agency IANS.

What’s the update on Fingerprints, iris and photo of Children

The report has also said that the fingerprints and iris biometrics of a child are not captured for Aadhaar enrolment below the age of five because these are not mature at that age. As per existing rules, therefore, fingerprints, iris and photo are mandatorily required to be updated in his/her Aadhaar when the child reaches the age of five years.

Aadhaar with updated biometric facilitates ease of living and ensures seamless usage of Aadhaar in availing services such as school admissions, registering for entrance examinations, availing benefits of scholarships, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) schemes, etc wherever applicable.

Parents/ guardians are advised to update biometrics of their children/wards in Aadhaar, on priority.

(With inputs from agencies)

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