UIDAI & Google Bring Authorized Aadhaar Centres Directly to Google Maps

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced a major collaboration with Google to display authorized Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps. This announcement came on the 26th February 2026. This initiative aims to help residents across India easily locate verified Aadhaar Centres and access essential Aadhaar services without confusion. The facility will roll out in the coming months and will cover more than 60,000 Aadhaar Centres which including modern Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) nationwide.

UIDAI and Google Maps: Easy Search of Authorized Aadhaar Centres

What Residents Can See on Google Maps

• Verified authorized Aadhaar Centres only
• Type of Aadhaar services available such as adult enrolment, child enrolment or address and mobile update
• Operating hours of each Aadhaar Centre
• Accessibility details including divyang-friendly infrastructure
• Availability of parking facilities where applicable

This collaboration between UIDAI and Google Maps ensures that users searching for Aadhaar Centres are directed only to verified and approved service locations.

Over 60,000 Aadhaar Centres to Be Digitally Verified

The integration will make more than 60,000 Aadhaar Centres visible on Google Maps. This includes regular Aadhaar Centres and advanced Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) equipped with modern facilities.

By displaying verified centres UIDAI aims to,

• Reduce misinformation about fake or unauthorized Aadhaar Centres
• Improve public trust
• Provide seamless access to Aadhaar services
• Enhance transparency in service delivery

According to Sh. Bhuvnesh Kumar CEO of UIDAI this initiative focuses on improving “ease of living” for Aadhaar number holders and making navigation to authorised Aadhaar Centres simpler and faster.

Google Business Profile to Strengthen Aadhaar Services

In the next phase, UIDAI will use Google Business Profile to manage Aadhaar Centre information. This will allow authorities to,

Update real-time information about Aadhaar services

• Respond directly to public feedback
• Maintain transparency in service operations

This move ensures that authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps remain accurate and updated regularly.

Future Plan: Appointment Booking via Google Maps

Looking ahead, the UIDAI Google partnership will explore enabling direct appointment booking through Google Maps.

If implemented, residents will be able to,

• Search authorized Aadhaar Centres
• View available Aadhaar services
• Check timings and accessibility
• Book appointments directly

This will significantly reduce waiting time and improve planning for Aadhaar enrolment and updates.

Ms. Roli Agarwal, Country Head Strategic Partnerships at Google India stated that the collaboration will bridge the gap between essential government infrastructure and citizens by making trusted services easily discoverable.

About UIDAI and Aadhaar

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) was established in 2009 and operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
• It issues the Aadhaar number, a 12 digit unique identity number linked to biometric and demographic data.
• Aadhaar is widely used for identity verification in banking, welfare schemes, mobile connections, and government services.
• With millions of residents depending on Aadhaar services this partnership with Google Maps strengthens digital governance and public service delivery.

Question

Q. UIDAI has partnered with which company to display authorised Aadhaar Centres?

A) Microsoft
B) Amazon
C) Google
D) Meta