The Aadhaar card was introduced by the Indian government in 2009. The card is helpful for all to avail of government benefits and access various government and non-government services. The Aadhar card has to be updated once every 10 years. Even if there is no change to the card, users must keep their bio-metrics updated to avoid hindrance to the benefits received.
Usually, any change to the Aadhar card invites monetary cost. However, to encourage the public to update their details, the government has offered certain services free of cost, until June 14. The public can update their address and other documents online at www.https://uidai.gov.in/. The change in mobile number alone needs to be done at an Aadhar centre. Check the details of your nearest Aadhar centre at https://bhuvan-app3.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar/.
The nearest Aadhar Centers in the Adyar locality are:
- Tamil Nadu eGovernance Agency, Corporation Office (Zone 13), L.B.Road, Adyar – for all enrollments (including 18+ years) and update.
- State Bank of India, 1st Cross Street, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar – for all enrollments (excluding 18+ years) and update;
- India Post, Besant Avenue, Besant Nagar – for all enrollments (excluding 18+ years) and update, child enrollment and mobile update.
- HDFC Bank, L.B.Road, Adyar – for all enrollments (excluding 18+ years) and update;
- India Post, Besant Nagar – for all enrollments (excluding 18+ years) and update;
- Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank, Thiruvalluvar Salai, Thiruvanmiyur – for all enrollments (excluding 18+ years) and update;
- India Post, L.B.Road, Thiruvanmiyur – for all enrollments (excluding 18+ years) and update, child enrollment and mobile update;
- IPPB, Thiruvanmiyur – Aadhaar centre for mobile update and child enrollment;
- ICICI Bank Ltd., Thiruvanmiyur – for all enrollments (excluding 18+ years) and update;
Aadhar can be applied for all ages, including newborns, who will be issued a blue Aadhar. After the child is 5 years old, his/her details must be again updated and a new Aadhar card will be issued. Once the child turns 15, the details, including the bio-metrics must be updated again. While all other details are updated as necessary, the 12-digit Aadhar number is valid for a lifetime.
