Overview
- UIDAI announced a forthcoming feature that will let Aadhaar holders change the registered mobile number from a smartphone via the Aadhaar app.
- Identity checks will use a one-time password sent to the existing or new number followed by face authentication captured on the phone.
- The service has not launched for the general public, with UIDAI saying it will roll out soon and inviting early adopters to test and share feedback by email.
- Moving this update online replaces in-person biometric verification at enrolment centres, a change expected to reduce queues and improve access for seniors, people with disabilities, and those in remote areas.
- UIDAI has shared official Android and iOS links for the app so users can download it ahead of availability.