who issue aadhaar card

The Aadhaar card is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The UIDAI is a statutory authority established by the Government of India under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Its core mandate is to assign a unique 12-digit identification number, called Aadhaar, to every resident of India after a thorough verification process. This number serves as a foundational digital identity for accessing various government subsidies, benefits, and services.