Big changes could soon be coming to Aadhaar cards.
According to reports, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is planning to redesign the Aadhaar card to prevent misuse.
If implemented, the physical card may display only the cardholder’s photo and a QR code — nothing else.
The goal is simple: stop misuse of Aadhaar photocopies.
Why Is This Change Being Considered?
Right now, whenever you open a bank account, buy a SIM card, or apply for a government scheme, you usually submit a photocopy of your Aadhaar card.
That photocopy contains:
Aadhaar number
Full name
Address
Date of birth
Other personal details
If this copy falls into the wrong hands, the information can be misused.
To reduce this risk, UIDAI is working on new rules so that only a photo and QR code appear on the card.
All other information would remain hidden and accessible only through secure verification.
UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar recently confirmed that new rules are being developed to prevent misuse of Aadhaar copies.
What About the New Aadhaar App?
UIDAI has already launched the full version of the new Aadhaar app.
Earlier, many services required visiting an Aadhaar center. Now, users can:
Update their mobile number
Change their address
Lock or unlock biometrics
Access Aadhaar securely
Inside the app, after logging in, users see only their photo and QR code.
Other details remain hidden unless properly accessed. Without logging in, no personal information is visible.
This shows the direction UIDAI is moving toward — more privacy and better protection.
How Will Verification Work?
If the new rule is implemented, verification for banks, SIM cards, and government schemes will happen by scanning the QR code on the card.
Once scanned, authorized agencies can access the required details securely.
This means:
No more full-detail photocopies
Better privacy protection
Reduced risk of identity misuse
There were earlier reports that this change might be implemented in December last year.
However, it has not yet come into effect.
Still, it’s clear that Aadhaar is moving toward a more secure and privacy-focused system.
Since Aadhaar is essential for almost every Indian — from banking to government benefits — these changes could make a big difference in protecting personal information.
