Although there are many important documents like ‘Voter Cards’, ‘Ration Cards’, and ‘PAN Cards, the most used document is ‘Aadhaar Card’. About 90% of the population of India has an Aadhaar card, which makes it the ‘most’ used document in the country. However, many times people’s information is entered incorrectly into their Aadhaar card.
Due to this, they have to face many problems later. But now you are being given a great opportunity by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in which you can update your Aadhaar free of cost! Keep in mind: This opportunity is for a limited time. So you have only time till June 14, 2025, to get it updated.
Why is an Aadhaar card so important
An Aadhaar card is useful for everything from being admitted to school to getting the benefits of government schemes. It is linked to your PAN card. It is linked to your bank account. If wrong information is entered in it, then you may get into trouble.
But you can get the wrong information updated. That is too free. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is providing the facility of updating Aadhaar for free to all 10-year-old Aadhaar card holders. This is a nationwide initiative.
Last date for free update
If you also want to get your Aadhaar card updated, then take advantage of this facility as soon as possible! Because now you do not have much time left. For this, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has fixed the last date as June 14, 2025. After this, you will have to pay a fee to get your Aadhaar updated. Get the work done before the deadline.
How to update your Aadhaar
To get your Aadhaar card updated, you have to visit the official website of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) https://uidai.gov.in/en/.
After this, you have to click on ‘Document Update’ from the menu of ‘My Aadhaar’. After this, you have to verify your details and for this, you have to enter the Aadhaar number. You have to enter the captcha code and enter the OTP that comes.
After this, select the type of document you want to update from the drop-down menu. For this, upload soft copies of supporting documents and submit them. After this, you will get an SRN i.e. Service Request Number. Note it down so that you can track your update request. It is a straightforward and secure process.
Why is an Aadhaar update necessary
The Aadhaar card is one of the most reliable proofs of identity and residence in India today. Many government schemes, subsidies, and services are directly linked to your Aadhaar. If your Aadhaar has incorrect or outdated information, it can cause you to get into the following problems:
There may be difficulty in availing the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan Samman Nidhi), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana), pension schemes, etc.
It is mandatory to link Aadhaar with a bank account and PAN card correctly for financial transactions and filing income tax.
Problems may arise during identity verification for any government or private service.
Correct Aadhaar information is mandatory for the admission of children in school-college.