UIDAI Teams Up with MapmyIndia to Showcase Authorized Aadhaar Centres on Mappls App
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New Delhi, April 2 (NationPress) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has formed a partnership with MapmyIndia to facilitate the visibility of authorised Aadhaar centres through its Mappls App, aimed at improving convenience for residents, as stated in an official announcement on Thursday.
Users will be able to locate and access authorised Aadhaar centres according to the specific services they require, such as adult enrolment, child enrolment, or simply updating address and mobile information, the statement noted.
This partnership, formalized on April 1, 2026, aims to enhance public convenience, counter misinformation, and provide residents with easy access to advanced Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) and other Aadhaar centres throughout the country, according to the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
MapmyIndia will incorporate UIDAI's Aadhaar Centre data into the Mappls platform, ensuring precise representation, digital mapping, and clear listing of these centres.
"UIDAI is consistently focused on resident-centric solutions. This collaboration will facilitate the digital mapping of verified Aadhaar Centres across India, empowering individuals to easily locate the authorised Aadhaar centres they need," stated Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO of UIDAI.
Previously, UIDAI and US tech giant Google had established a similar collaboration to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps.
Information regarding centre accessibility, including features such as facilities for individuals with disabilities, parking availability, and operational hours, will also be displayed where applicable, further enhancing convenience for residents, according to the official statement.
In the subsequent phase of this collaboration, UIDAI plans to utilize Google Business Profile to manage centre information and interact directly with public feedback, ensuring a transparent and responsive service environment.
The next phase will also explore the option for residents to book appointments directly through the Google Maps interface, allowing for better planning of their visits.
A new Aadhaar mobile application was introduced in January to streamline identity verification, making it faster, more secure, and more user-friendly by enabling users to carry and share their digital identities directly from their mobile devices.
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