Wed Nov 19 07:40:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the text about the updated Aadhaar card:

Headline: Aadhaar Cards to Get QR Code Security Boost to Combat Fraud

New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to introduce a major security upgrade to the Aadhaar card in a move to enhance its reliability and combat fraud. The new Aadhaar card will feature a QR code alongside the cardholder’s photograph, designed to provide instant verification of authenticity.

Currently, the Aadhaar card is used for various essential services, including opening bank accounts, obtaining SIM cards, accessing healthcare, and availing government benefits. The introduction of the QR code addresses growing concerns about security and identity accuracy.

The QR code will contain the cardholder’s essential details and be linked to their photograph. Scanning the code will immediately display the cardholder’s information, enabling quick and easy verification. This feature will make it nearly impossible for individuals to use fake documents to impersonate someone else, ending the game of fake Aadhaar.

“UIDAI aims to streamline and secure offline verification,” said a UIDAI source. “The QR code enables instant identity confirmation with a simple scan.”

This upgrade will also simplify verification processes in various sectors. Currently, photocopies of Aadhaar cards are often used, but these are susceptible to manipulation. The QR code eliminates this risk by displaying the authentic photograph and name upon scanning.

The new QR-code based Aadhaar card will also help in government schemes like pension, gas subsidy, scholarship schemes where errors in documents and identity mismatch often causes problems.

The updated cards will also significantly reduce the time required for verification processes at banks, telecom providers, and other service providers. It will also prevent frauds and misuse of the Aadhaar card.

New applicants will automatically receive the QR code-equipped Aadhaar card. Existing cardholders can request a reprint or obtain the updated card through future updates issued by UIDAI. The UIDAI aims to make this process accessible and affordable.

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