INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
UIDAI earlier this year had announced the introduction of a 16-digit identification number (VID).Virtual ID (VID) is an alternative to
Aadhaar number to verify an individual's identity
UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), the agency responsible for issuing Aadhaar card, earlier this year had announced the
introduction of a 16-digit identification number (VID)
"You can use VID in lieu of Aadhaar number whenever authentication or e-KYC services are performed
Authentication may be performed using VID in a manner similar to using Aadhaar number", said UIDAI on Twitter
The UIDAI had asked all agencies to start accepting VIDs from their users from June 1 this year, but recently decided to extend the deadline
Telecom companies and e-sign companies which have not implemented the new system till July 1 will have to pay 20 paise per transaction
After clicking on Virtual ID (VID) generator, it will direct you to a page, where you need to enter your Aadhaar number and security code
active VID will be sent to you via SMS on registered mobile number.Aadhaar Virtual id can be generated only once a day, however, there is no
