The UIDAI was set up by the Government of India as a statutory authority on July 12, 2016, under the Aadhaar Act 2016. It is headquartered in New Delhi, with eight regional offices across India.

In a major announcement, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has called on parents to ensure they carry out the compulsory biometric update for their children. According to the UIDAI ...