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UIDAI is planning a major redesign of the Aadhaar card, removing visible personal details and introducing a QR-based verification system to enhance privacy, security, and digital-first identity checks.
India’s national identity document, Aadhaar, could soon undergo its biggest design transformation since launch, with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) planning a new, privacy-focused format.
As per official sources, the proposed Aadhaar card design will display only the holder’s photograph and a secure QR code, removing visible personal details such as name, address, date of birth, and Aadhaar number from the front of the card. This shift is aimed at strengthening privacy, preventing misuse, and reducing data exposure.
What Will the New Aadhaar Look Like?
The redesigned Aadhaar card is expected to show:
• Photograph of the holder
• Government emblem
• Encrypted QR code for instant digital verification
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No personal details will be printed visibly. Instead, officials plan to introduce a companion mobile application that can scan the QR code to securely access encrypted information, including the user’s name and address, when required for verification.
Official Confirmation and Background:
In November 2025, Bhavesh Kumar, CEO of UIDAI, revealed these plans at a conference, stating that the goal was to prevent misuse of Aadhaar photocopies and stop unnecessary exposure of personal data. He explained that the new format would support safe digital identity verification while maintaining strong data protection.
Why This Change?
UIDAI aims to:
• Improve privacy protection
• Enable instant verification via QR scanning
• Prevent identity misuse and data leaks
• Align Aadhaar with Digital India’s digital-first goals
Concerns and Challenges:
However, some experts have flagged practical challenges, especially for:
• Rural areas with limited smartphone access
• Elderly citizens unfamiliar with digital tools
• Situations needing quick visual ID checks, such as event entries or transport verification
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As of February 2026, UIDAI has not officially confirmed a rollout date, and the plan remains under consideration.
