Will Name and Address Disappear from Aadhaar Cards, Leaving Only the Photo and QR Code? Government Issues Statement

Aadhaar Card Update: A claim regarding Aadhaar cards is currently going viral on social media. It suggests that a new Aadhaar card design will soon be released, featuring only the photo and QR code while omitting the name, address, and Aadhaar number. This claim has circulated previously and has once again become a topic of discussion among the public.

Following the emergence of this claim, the central government issued an official statement to clarify the situation. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) stated that this is entirely a rumor and fake news. They further affirmed that there are no plans to alter the existing Aadhaar card design.

What did the government say?

The Ministry has dismissed the claim as completely fake and baseless.
There are no plans to change the Aadhaar card design.
The government has refuted reports suggesting the removal of the name, address, and Aadhaar number.
The public has also been urged not to believe these rumors.

Where can one find accurate information?

Rely only on official UIDAI platforms for any updates related to Aadhaar.
Obtain information solely from PIB Fact Check and official government press releases.

What is UIDAI?

UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is a statutory authority under the Government of India that issues 12-digit Aadhaar numbers to citizens and manages all Aadhaar-related services.

Government advice to the public

Obtain information regarding any changes to the Aadhaar card only from the official website.
Ignore fake claims and rumors.
Do not share viral messages without verifying the information.
If in doubt about any information, contact UIDAI via its official website or social media handles.