Govt Tightens Aadhaar Rules to Curb Fake Enrolments

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is preparing to use online records—like passports, ration cards, birth certificates, and school documents—to verify details of Aadhaar applicants. This move aims to make the Aadhaar system more accurate and trustworthy.

Though Aadhaar was always meant only as proof of identity and not citizenship, authorities now want to ensure that only Indian citizens get new Aadhaar numbers.

Extra Security Checks for New Applications

UIDAI has also developed a new tool to add another layer of verification. This tool will cross-check applicant information against several databases, including PAN cards, driving licenses, MNREGS records, and electricity bills. These steps are in line with centralised KYC norms and will help build a more reliable identity verification process.

Over 140 Crore Aadhaar Numbers Issued So Far

Since Aadhaar began 15 years ago, more than 140 crore Aadhaar numbers have been issued, including those of people who have since died. Today, nearly every adult in India has Aadhaar, and most newborns get enrolled shortly after birth. Because of this, the government is mainly tightening rules for new adult applicants to avoid misuse.

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Preventing Fake IDs and Illegal Use

To stop illegal immigrants from getting Aadhaar with fake documents, the government has instructed state authorities to strictly verify all documents before approving any enrolment. Aadhaar is now issued only after detailed checks are completed through a central portal.

Officials explained that earlier, there were concerns that illegal immigrants might use Aadhaar to get other documents or even try to claim citizenship. With these new measures, it will be much harder for non-citizens to exploit the system.

Conclusion

With stricter verification and extra security steps, Aadhaar enrolment is expected to become much safer and more reliable, reducing the chances of fraud and protecting the integrity of India’s identification system.

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