Aadhaar update: In today’s time, if there is one document that has become a part of every Indian’s life, then it is the Aadhaar card. Whether it is to take advantage of any government scheme, open a bank account or link it to the mobile number, Aadhaar is asked everywhere. But now the government has made a very big announcement related to Aadhaar, which every citizen should keep in mind. If you do not update your Aadhaar by August 2025, then many important government facilities can be taken away from you.
This is not just a paper work, but an important step related to your identity, your convenience and your rights. Therefore, if you have not made any correction in your Aadhaar or have not updated it for the last several years, then do not delay now.
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Why is it necessary to update Aadhaar
It is natural for people’s information like name, address, photo or date of birth to change over time. But if these changes are not recorded in Aadhaar, then there may be a mistake in government documents in future. Not only this, if there are errors in the information related to Aadhaar, then your facilities like pension, scholarship, gas subsidy or free ration can also be stopped.
The government believes that it is necessary to update Aadhaar every 10 years so that fraud can be prevented and people can get the real benefits correctly.
Who needs to update
If your Aadhaar is older than 10 years and you have not made any changes in it till now, then you need to update it. Apart from this, if your information has changed like name or address has changed after marriage, or children have grown up and their face has become different from before, then also you have to update Aadhaar. The elderly should also do this work on priority because it is very important to have correct information of Aadhaar in schemes like pension.
Which facilities can be stopped
If you have not updated Aadhaar by August 2025, then you may be deprived of many important schemes. This includes services like free ration, Ujjwala Yojana gas cylinders, old age or widow pension, scholarship, facilities of Jan Dhan accounts and bank/mobile KYC.
The government has made it clear that only Aadhaar card holders with correct information will be able to avail the benefits of all these schemes.
How to update Aadhaar
There are two ways to update Aadhaar, online and offline.
For online, you have to go to the UIDAI website and choose the “Update Your Aadhaar” option. There, information can be updated by logging in with OTP and uploading documents.[Related-Posts]
If you want to adopt the offline process, then go to your nearest Aadhaar service center, fill the form, take the necessary documents with you and get biometric verification done. You will get a receipt from the center so that you can track the status of your update.
Documents and Fees
For Aadhaar update, you will need some documents. Like matriculation certificate or passport for name, birth certificate or school certificate for date of birth, and electricity bill or bank statement for address.
As far as fees are concerned, biometric updates cost ₹100 and general information like changing name or address costs ₹50. However, some minor updates can also be done online for free.
A true experience that teaches everyone
My neighbor Ramesh ji applied for his old age pension but his application was rejected several times due to wrong date of birth in Aadhaar. Finally, when he updated his Aadhaar, he got his rights. This one correction changed the direction of his life.
Updating Aadhaar is not just a formality, but it is the protection of your identity and your rights. The government has set a deadline of August 2025, and if you do not do this work in time, you may be deprived of many important services and schemes.
Get your documents ready today, visit the UIDAI website or go to the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra and complete this important process.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Please check the official UIDAI website or your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra before making any decision regarding Aadhaar update. Government policies may change over time.
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