Aadhar Card Overview

The Aadhaar card is a unique 12-digit identification number that is assigned to you (and anyone who applies). The number is linked to your demographic (name, date of birth, age, address, mobile number, email ID etc) and biometric data (iris scan, fingerprint scan and photograph). All the data is held in a centralized database. The entire Aadhaar program is managed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) which was set up in 2009 Aadhar Card Update without Document Proof Every Indian resident should be issued an Aadhar card. A person who resides in India for 182 days, from the date of Aadhaar application is ideally considered a resident. Also, foreigners who have stayed in India for more than a year are eligible for Aadhar enrolment. The residents need to submit the photograph, iris scan, finger print which constitute the biometric details and name, address and date of birth which is the demographic information in order to obtain this unique identity, ‘Aadhaar’
As mentioned earlier, Aadhaar was introduced and issued to offer government-based schemes and subsidies to the Indian citizens. It works both as an address as well as identity proof. Besides, it also helps in ruling out corruption, unethical and illegal practices, and fake identities in the nation.
Nevertheless, there are more than one benefits that an Aadhar offers. Let’s have a look at them:
Pan Card & Income tax
The Supreme Court has confirmed the linking of Aadhar with the PAN in September, 2018. For the individual also, this linking roffers a variety of benefits. This linkage of Aadhaar and PAN is mandatory if you want to file your returns under your PAN card. Today, it is necessary for you to validate your signature either physically or digitally while filing tax returns. With the linkage, you can easily file your returns through your Aadhar itself, making the entire process quicker. Besides, even your refunds will be accelerated at a faster pace only if you have linked your Aadhar and PAN card. The Know your client (KYC) which is required to open a trading account, can be done online and can be legitimated simply by using your Aadhar. However, this can be done only if you have linked your Aadhar and PAN card. Not only this, you can also open electronically a bank account with the help of PAN card and Aadhaar linkage. Aadhar will help to control black money in the country when it's linked with the pan card. It will also help in curbing income tax frauds thus, generating money for the government for the development of the country.
Identity Card
Aadhaar is a biometric identity system. It basically denotes that its authentication is used to verify one’s identity. Aadhaar is very commonly used as a photo identity at various places in India. Government officials need candidates to submit their Aadhaar cards before appearing for any exams or as a part of any official applications. Besides, most of the private companies also ask their customers to either display their Aadhar or scan the codes. At airports too, Aadhaar is considered as a valid photo identity along with an air ticket.