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UIDAI Security Rules: After seeing the features of the new mAadhaar app, if you are also thinking that through this you can change your mobile number in Aadhaar at home, then this news is very important for you. Let us tell you that Unique Identification Authority of India i.e. UIDAI has made it clear that now no citizen can update mobile number or other important demographic information online. In which to change name, date of birth, gender or mobile number, now you will have to go to the Aadhaar center. This rule has been applied equally to all users so that fake updates and online fraud can be prevented.

The dream of updating the number sitting at home is over

For some time now, many such news have been coming out on social media that the mobile number can be easily changed with the new mAadhaar app. But the situation has not been presented clearly to the people. For information, let us tell you that to update the mobile number or any biometric/demographic information, UIDAI has made it mandatory for the user to go to their nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center and get the verification done. Which includes biometric verification like fingerprint or iris scan.

Which simply means that now sensitive information in Aadhaar cannot be updated through OTP alone. For example, if there is a number in your Aadhaar which was used to create Aadhaar for the entire family and now you want to add your personal number to it, then for that you will have to go to the Aadhaar center and get biometric verification done along with the number. Apart from this, if you have not done any update in Aadhaar for a long time or ever, then the same process will happen.

Big rule for those adding numbers for the first time

This information states that those who have not yet linked their mobile number to Aadhaar. They will also not get online facilities. Such users will have to go directly to the Aadhaar center to add a new number. Regarding which the government believes that this will help in curbing fake identities and cyber frauds. It has also been observed that in recent months, scams to Aadhaar have increased rapidly, after which the security rules have been made more stringent.

It is a matter of relief that this work will still be online

However, for your information, let us tell you that not all the facilities have been closed. In which if you just want to change the address in Aadhaar, then this work can still be done online. For this, it will be easy to update the address through My Aadhaar portal by submitting the necessary documents. Apart from this, you can also use UIDAI Locator to find the nearest Aadhaar center and can also book an appointment online.

Why are these new rules necessary?

This new rule has been brought in view of the increasing cases of digital fraud and identity theft. In which UIDAI is now engaged in further strengthening Aadhaar security. In view of this situation, experts say that making biometric verification mandatory can reduce the cases of fake mobile number updates and misuse, which will be good for the future.