Today, Aadhaar card is very important for every Indian. It is needed for many things. Many people get confused between Aadhaar and e-Aadhaar. Are they same or different? What are the good and bad points of both? Let’s see.
Aadhaar and e-Aadhaar:
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number given by the Government of India. It is made using your fingerprints, iris, and personal details. After getting your Aadhaar number, you also get the physical card at home. e-Aadhaar is the digital form of Aadhaar. You can download it from the UIDAI website or the mAadhaar app.
What is e-Aadhaar?
e-Aadhaar is a PDF file you can keep on your phone or computer. It is the same as a regular Aadhaar card. You can use it for government and private work. No one can ask you for the physical card. To download e-Aadhaar, go to UIDAI website and use your Aadhaar number.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Aadhaar Card:
- Advantages: Can be used for banks, SIM cards, and government schemes. Everyone accepts it.
- Disadvantages: The aadhar card Can be lost or stolen. You must wait to get a new one.
e-Aadhaar Card:
- Advantages: Can be downloaded anytime. Can be sent or printed easily. Safe on your phone.
- Disadvantages: You need the password to open it. Hard for people who do not know technology well.