India, Dec. 4 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will soon allow Aadhaar users to update their residential address and mobile number directly from home through the official Aadhaar app. The move aims to remove the need for in-person visits to enrolment centres, which currently involve paperwork, long queues, and waiting times.

Currently, any change to key Aadhaar details, such as mobile number or address, requires a visit to an Aadhaar centre for verification. This process has been challenging for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and residents of remote or rural areas with limited access to enrolment centres. UIDAI's new online update system is intended to make the process faster, simpler, and more accessib...