Published: 2 July 2026Press Information BureauGovernance
UIDAI Enables Free Email Update in Aadhaar Through Aadhaar App
AQuick answer
UIDAI enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar app, free for six months from 1 July 2026.
Key facts
The service is available only through the Aadhaar app and removes the need to visit an Aadhaar centre for this update.
Linking email with Aadhaar helps residents receive real-time alerts when Aadhaar authentication is used.
The same app also supports mobile number and address update services.
The measure fits the Digital India push for citizen-friendly, remote public services.
UIDAI enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar app, free for six months from 1 July 2026.
Exam takeaways: The service is available only through the Aadhaar app and removes the need to visit an Aadhaar centre for this update. Linking email with Aadhaar helps residents receive real-time alerts when Aadhaar authentication is used. The same app also supports mobile number and address update services. The measure fits the Digital India push for citizen-friendly, remote public services.
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Mains angle
It reduces physical visits, lowers transaction cost, improves notification-based transparency and gives residents greater control over authentication alerts. The key governance point is not merely digitisation, but secure, accessible and auditable delivery of identity-linked services.
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Consider the following statements regarding 'UIDAI Enables Free Email Update in Aadhaar Through Aadhaar App':
1. The email update facility is available through the Aadhaar app.
2. The source says the facility is paid for the first six months.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation · Correct answer A
Statement analysis: The email update facility is available through the Aadhaar app. The source says the facility is paid for the first six months. Correct answer is A. Source basis: UIDAI enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar app, free for six months from 1 July 2026.
UIDAI enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar app, free for six months from 1 July 2026.
What should be remembered for prelims?
The service is available only through the Aadhaar app and removes the need to visit an Aadhaar centre for this update.
What is the mains angle?
It reduces physical visits, lowers transaction cost, improves notification-based transparency and gives residents greater control over authentication alerts. The key governance point is not merely digitisation, but secure, accessible and auditable delivery of identity-linked services.
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