UIDAI asks Aadhaar holders to update gender details. Here's why

UIDAI has asked Aadhaar holders to update gender details and other demographic information. The authority said accurate records help avoid mismatches during verification and service access.UIDAI has asked Aadhaar holders to update gender details and other demographic information.The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has urged Aadhaar holders to keep their demographic details updated, highlighting the importance of maintaining accurate gender information in Aadhaar records.According to UIDAI, correct demographic details help ensure that Aadhaar information remains accurate and can be used seamlessly for identity verification and accessing various government and financial services.WHY UPDATING GENDER DETAILS IS IMPORTANTUIDAI said that every detail in Aadhaar matters, including gender information. If your gender details are incorrect or have changed, they should be updated to ensure that your Aadhaar record reflects accurate information.Keeping Aadhaar details updated helps avoid discrepancies while availing services that require Aadhaar-based verification. HOW TO UPDATE GENDER DETAILSTo update gender details in Aadhaar, individuals need to visit their nearest Aadhaar enrolment or Update Centre and submit the required request for demographic detail correction.HOW TO FIND YOUR NEAREST AADHAAR CENTREUIDAI has advised residents to locate their nearest Aadhaar Centre using the official Aadhaar Centre locator available on the UIDAI website or by scanning the QR code provided in the awareness poster.KEEP DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS UPDATED Apart from gender, UIDAI recommends that residents periodically verify and update other demographic information such as name, address, date of birth, mobile number and email address whenever required to ensure Aadhaar records remain current and accurate.- EndsPublished By: Chaitanya DhawanPublished On: Aug 4, 2026 10:39 IST