Top News

Aadhaar card has become an important document for Indians, which is an important document for various tasks like opening an account in a bank, getting a SIM, taking admission to college and school, etc. The Aadhaar card is used as proof of date of birth, in this context, an important update has come out regarding the use of Aadhaar card. The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has officially removed the Aadhaar card from its list of accepted documents for this purpose. Let's know its complete details

Removal of Aadhaar as proof of date of birth: According to a circular issued by the EPFO on January 16, Aadhaar card will no longer be accepted as a valid proof of date of birth.

UIDAI clarification: UIDAI had earlier stated in a circular on December 22, 2023 that Aadhaar number is useful for identity verification, but it does not serve as a valid proof of date of birth.

Purpose of Aadhaar: The UIDAI emphasises that the purpose of Aadhaar is to establish residence through a unique 12-digit identification number, which is issued after an intensive enrolment process incorporating demographic and biometric data.

Date of Birth Record: The date of birth listed on the Aadhaar card is based on the information provided by the individual during enrolment or update.