What is the meaning of UIDAI?

UIDAI stands for "Unique Identification Authority of India".

This organization is set to generate a unique identification for every resident of India which is called an Aadhaar Card, which is an identification card that has a unique number that carries all the basic provided information.

This organization is established by the government of India in January 2009. The unique identification is done through digital authentication which involves biometric and demographic data of Indian residents such as iris scan, photograph, fingerprints. All the data is stored in a data center which is located in Model Township in Manesar, Haryana.

UIDAI Functions:

The identification is done under terms and conditions allotted by the government body. Such of them are listed below:

• Operating and owning the database of UIDAI.
• It allows the users to check their Aadhar card status using UIDAI’s platform.
• It takes up the responsibility of maintaining and updating it on a constant basis depending on the applications which are received both online and offline.
• To own and operate the database of UID. To implement the UID schemes.
• To generate and assign UID to the people. Manage and operate all the UID’s life cycle stages.
• Frame the policies and operation of the UID mechanism. To define the mechanism and interlinking the same with the database of partners.

Nowadays it has gained the popularity that now it is famously used at every identification corner when required.