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Govt Denies Aadhaar Design Change, Calls Viral Posts Misleading

The government has dismissed reports claiming Aadhaar cards will be reduced to a simple format with just a photo and QR code. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology stated that such claims are incorrect and creating unnecessary confusion. Citizens are advised to rely only on official communication from UIDAI through verified channels. The clarification comes as Aadhaar, with 134 crore users, remains the world's largest biometric identification system.

Key Points: Govt Denies Aadhaar Design Change Claims

  • Govt denies Aadhaar design change claims
  • Viral posts about simplified format are incorrect
  • No proposal under consideration, says MeitY
  • Citizens advised to rely on official UIDAI communication
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Govt rejects claims of Aadhaar design change, calls viral posts misleading

Govt dismisses reports of Aadhaar design change to just photo & QR code, calls viral posts misleading. No such proposal under consideration.

"There is no plan for any such changes. - Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology"

New Delhi, May 3

The government on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that Aadhaar cards will soon be reduced to a simple format with just a photograph and QR code, stating that there is no such proposal under consideration and terming the claims misleading.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that news reports and social media posts suggesting a change in Aadhaar's format are incorrect and are creating unnecessary confusion among the public.

"There are intermittent news reports and social media posts explaining how Aadhaar's look may change by the end of this year to just a photo and a QR code, alone. This is not correct. There is no plan for any such changes," the ministry said.

"Such news reports and social media posts are creating unwanted confusion in the minds of the people," it added.

It advised people to rely only on official communication from the Unique Identification Authority of India through its verified channels and press releases issued via PIB, and urged media outlets not to amplify unverified information.

"People in general are advised to ignore such reports and social media posts and refer to official communication from UIDAI through its official social media handles and press releases issued through PIB. Media is also advised not to encourage such information," the ministry stated.

The clarification comes amid growing circulation of claims online that Aadhaar could soon undergo a major redesign.

The government reiterated that no such decision has been taken and asked citizens to ignore misleading posts.

The statement gains significance given the scale and importance of Aadhaar, which has evolved into the world's largest biometric identification system.

According to the government, Aadhaar currently has around 134 crore users and has facilitated over 17,000 crore authentication transactions so far.

Maintained by the Unique Identification Authority of India, the Aadhaar ecosystem plays a crucial role in enabling identity verification for a wide range of services.

- IANS

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Rahul R
But come on, why does the government always issue these denials after the rumour has already spread? Instead of reacting, why not proactively show what the "official" new look will be if any changes are planned? This cat-and-mouse game is exhausting. Privacy and design clarity matter for 134 crore users.
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Jennifer L
Hmm, 17,000 crore authentications — that's insanely massive! I get why people get worried. A minor change could cause a lot of chaos at bank branches and government offices. Good that the ministry clarified, but they should also make a public video explaining this to counter fake news which travels faster than truth.
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Vivek B
Arre yaar, every few months there is some rumour about Aadhaar — first it was about data leaks, now design change. The government does need better communication. Instead of just calling things "misleading," it should have a dedicated myth-busting portal. Common people don't know what PIB is.
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Kavya N
I actually think Aadhaar needs a design update! The current one is so cluttered. A simple photo + QR code makes sense for digital verification. But yes, if there's no plan, then fine. At least the govt clarified quickly this time instead of letting panic fester for weeks. 👍
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Michael C
The problem here isn't just fake news — it's that Aadhaar touches everything from rations to bank accounts to mobile SIMs. One wrong change and millions get stuck. The government should use this as a reminder to make the system more robust. 134 crore users deserve transparency.

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