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.