How is Aadhaar different from any other identity issued by the government?

Aadhaar is a unique 12 digit random number assigned to a resident which is apart from
offline or physical verification, verifiable online anywhere anytime using the Aadhaar
authentication platform. Aadhaar authentication responds only with “yes/no” answer. The
Aadhaar Scheme is primarily aimed at improving the delivery of social security benefits and
subsidies, plugging leakages and wastes, eliminating fakes and duplicates and enhancing
transparency and accountability.

What use can aadhaar be put to? What are the Aadhaar enabled applications? How a
resident gets benefited through Aadhaar enabled applications?
Aadhaar means foundation, therefore it is the base on which any delivery system can be
built. Aadhaar can be used in any system which needs to establish the identity of a resident
and/or provide secure access for the resident to services/benefits offered by the system.

Aadhaar can be used in the delivery of the following programs:

Food & Nutrition
Public Distribution System, Food Security, Mid Day Meals, Integrated Child Development
Scheme.
Employment
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Swarnajayanti Gram
Swarozgar Yojana, Indira Awaaz Yojana, Prime Minister’s Employment Guarantee Program
Education
Sarva Shikhsha Abhiyaan, Right to Education (Children between 6 to 14 years under Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyan, likewise, shall not require mandatory Aadhaar enrolment) Inclusion & Social
Security
Janani Suraksha Yojana, Development of Primitive Tribe Groups, Indira Gandhi National Old
Age Pension Scheme
Healthcare
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, Janashri Bima Yojana, Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana Other
miscellaneous purposes including Property Transactions, VoterID, PAN Card etc.
What fields can I update in Aadhaar?
You can update Demographic details (Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile Number, Email) as
well as Biometrics (Finger Prints, Iris & Photograph) in Aadhaar.
Is it necessary that my mobile number should be registered with Aadhaar while requesting
for any kind of updation?
If you are using online Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) for updation, your mobile number
should be registered with Aadhaar otherwise you can visit nearest Permanent Enrolment centre
with Supporting documents.
How can I update my details in Aadhaar?
There are 2 different ways you can get your details updated:-
Offline: By Visiting Permanent Enrolment centre. Search nearest enrolment centre by clicking
on “Locate Enrolment Center” on uidai.gov.in.
Online: using Self Service Update Portal (SSUP)

Is there any fee involved for updation in Aadhaar details?

Yes, for updation in Aadhaar, either Demographic or Biometric, you have to pay Rs. 50/-
(including taxes) to the service provider each time you get your details updated.

Aadhaar is one of the most important sources of personal identification that is used across the
country today. You also need it for various things like filing income tax returns and getting
government subsidies. Women who are about to get married or are recently married will have to
understand the procedure of name change in their Aadhaar card, so that there are no
complications after marriage. You can change your name in Aadhaar card using online or offline
methods.