Aadhaar Service: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made a significant announcement. It has been stated that due to scheduled maintenance, various online services related to Aadhaar will be disrupted for a total of 20 hours, from 12:00 PM on July 27, 2025, to 8:00 AM on July 28, 2025. During this period, users of the MyAadhaar portal and the mAadhaar app may face some issues. UIDAI has expressed regret for this temporary inconvenience and has advised users to complete their necessary tasks in advance.
Why is this service being suspended?
UIDAI has reported that this maintenance work is being carried out to enhance the performance and speed of its systems. The primary goal of this upgrade is to provide better and faster services to Aadhaar users in the future. Such maintenance is crucial for technological systems, which will make the user experience smoother in the long run. Although some services will be temporarily unavailable, the benefits will be realized in the future.
Which services will be affected?
During this 20-hour window, several important online services will be impacted. Users may experience difficulties using the following services during this time:
- e-Aadhaar Download: If you plan to download a digital copy of your Aadhaar, it may not be possible during this period.
- PVC Aadhaar Card Order: Online orders for the new PVC Aadhaar card will not be accepted.
- Aadhaar and Biometrics Lock/Unlock: Those who wish to lock or unlock their Aadhaar or biometrics for security purposes will face issues accessing this service.
- Online Address Update: The online application process for changing an address will be suspended.
- Virtual ID (VID) Generation: The service for creating or retrieving a Virtual ID may also be disrupted.
Advice for Users
UIDAI requests all Aadhaar users to complete their urgent tasks either before or after this scheduled time. If you have any pending online tasks such as downloading your Aadhaar card, updating your address, or any other urgent work, try to complete it before 12:00 PM on July 27. It is advisable to be prepared for the temporary inconvenience caused by this planned shutdown and to plan accordingly. UIDAI is committed to providing the best service to its users, and this maintenance work is part of that commitment.
