Get the SocialGraphs app from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.socialgraphs.app&hl=en_IN Aadhaar Card Design to Undergo Major Overhaul with Enhanced Security Features The Indian government is set to revamp the design of the Aadhaar card, introducing significant changes to bolster security and prevent misuse of personal data. The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has announced a complete redesign of the card, which will eliminate the display of sensitive personal information such as names, addresses, and contact numbers. The new design, slated for implementation in the near future, will feature only a photograph of the cardholder and a QR code. This shift aims to minimize the risk of data breaches, identity theft, and unauthorized access to personal details. UIDAI has emphasized that the redesign is part of broader efforts to align the Aadhaar system with evolving digital security standards and address concerns about privacy and data protection. Under the revised design, all personal information—including the 12-digit Aadhaar number, date of birth, and biometric data—will be encrypted and embedded within the QR code. Access to this data will be restricted to authorized government systems, UIDAI-approved applications, and verified scanning devices. This measure is expected to prevent unauthorized entities, such as hotels, private agencies, or service providers, from capturing or misusing Aadhaar details. The initiative follows UIDAI’s announcement in November 2025 to modernize the Aadhaar framework, addressing vulnerabilities in the existing system.#indian_government #unique_identification_authority_of_india #uidai #aadhaar_vision_2032 https://www.kannadaprabha.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/inside-the-aadhaar-redesign-whats-changing-and-why-it-matters
