Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued a key clarification regarding the use of Aadhaar cards. The authority stated that Aadhaar should not be considered as proof of date of birth. While it serves as a reliable document for verifying identity, it is not intended to confirm or validate an individual's birth date.

UIDAI emphasized that the main objective of the Aadhaar card is to establish identity through biometric and demographic authentication. While individuals may provide their date of birth during the registration or update process, the card does not function as a document to verify this information. This clarification aims to address growing confusion about the Aadhaar card's role in...