UIDAI & MapmyIndia Partner to Map Aadhaar Centres on Mappls App

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has signed an agreement with MapmyIndia to display authorised Aadhaar service centres on the Mappls app. This partnership aims to help residents easily find centres for enrolment, updates, and other services. The integration will provide a verified digital map to ensure users are directed only to official centres, combating misinformation. The feature is expected to be rolled out nationwide within the next couple of months.

Key Points: UIDAI Partners with MapmyIndia to Map Aadhaar Centres

  • Easy location of Aadhaar centres
  • Combats misinformation
  • Services for adults & children
  • Rollout in coming months
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UIDAI partners with MapmyIndia to show authorised Aadhaar centres on Mappls app

Find authorised Aadhaar Seva Kendras easily. UIDAI partners with MapmyIndia to display verified centres on the Mappls app for enrolment & updates.

"enable people with easy access to Aadhaar Centres - Rakesh Verma"

New Delhi, April 2

The Unique Identification Authority of India, on Wednesday, signed a formal agreement with MapmyIndia to enable the display of authorised Aadhaar centres on the Mappls App. The collaboration seeks to enhance convenience for residents across the country by providing a verified digital map of service locations.

The move allows individuals to identify and access centres based on the specific nature of the services they require, such as adult enrolment, child enrolment, or simple updates to addresses and mobile numbers.

According to the Ministry of Electronics & IT, the partnership focuses on helping citizens navigate the available infrastructure more effectively.

"The collaboration is designed to enhance public convenience, combat misinformation, and ensure residents have seamless access to state-of-the-art Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) and other Aadhaar centres nationwide," the Ministry said.

"UIDAI is always driven by resident centricity. This kind of collaboration will allow digital mapping of verified Aadhaar Centres across India and help people find the authorised Aadhaar centres easily," said Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO of UIDAI.

Once it's rolled out in the next couple of months, it will ensure that when users search on Mappls App they are directed to authorised Aadhaar centres. MapmyIndia shall integrate UIDAI-provided Aadhaar Centre information into the Mappls platform and ensure accurate representation, digital mapping and distinct listing of Aadhaar centres.

"It is a privilege to serve UIDAI and enable people with easy access to Aadhaar Centres through the Mappls App," said Rakesh Verma, Co-founder and CMD, MapmyIndia.

"Expected to roll out in the coming months, the initiative is aimed at improving convenience, reducing misinformation, and ensuring seamless access to authorised centres across India. At MapmyIndia, we are proud to contribute to digital public convenience through trusted, India-built mapping and location technologies," MapmyIndia said on X.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but I hope the app experience is smooth. Sometimes these government-tech partnerships lead to clunky interfaces. The focus should be on simplicity - search, see centre, get directions. Nothing more.
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Aman W
Finally! This was much needed, especially in smaller towns. My parents in our hometown always have trouble finding the right centre and end up relying on hearsay. A verified digital map will bring them peace of mind.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to India, navigating administrative tasks can be confusing. This kind of clear, official guidance is exactly what helps newcomers integrate. Kudos for thinking about resident convenience.
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Karthik V
Hope they include real-time features like approximate waiting time or if a centre is temporarily closed. Just showing the location is step one. Step two should be making the visit efficient.
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Nikhil C
Supporting Indian tech companies like MapmyIndia for such public digital infrastructure is the way to go. Better than relying on foreign apps for everything. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
A respectful critique: While the intent is good, the success hinges on data accuracy and updates. UIDAI must ensure the partner map is updated in real-time as centres open, close, or change

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