Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
UIDAI is a statutory authority established under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, responsible for issuing unique 12-digit Aadhaar identification numbers and managing authentication infrastructure.
Permanent Role & Statutory Function
Statutory authority established under the Aadhaar Act, 2016, tasked with assigning 12-digit unique Aadhaar numbers and operating the national digital identity platform and Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR).
Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities
Enrolment of residents and assignment of 12-digit unique Aadhaar identity numbers
Maintenance, integrity, and security of the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR)
Operation of biometric and demographic authentication infrastructure for public and private ecosystem partners
Setting security, encryption, and privacy guidelines for citizen biometric and demographic records
Operation of Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) and online self-service portals