Aadhaar has not become useless, it is still used for these purposes

Ever since EPFO ​​has declared Aadhaar card invalid for date of birth verification. Many questions are arising in the minds of common users whether the use of Aadhaar card will end now. Let us understand in this news what EPFO ​​has said? And what does UIDAI have to say on this? We will also know the list of works where Aadhar card is still required.

Regarding Aadhaar card, EPFO ​​has decided that Aadhaar card will not be valid for updating or correcting the date of birth. Since then people have become confused about whether Aadhaar card will become useless? Let us tell you that EPFO ​​has excluded it from the list of valid documents i.e. acceptable documents. Employees Provident Fund Organization has also issued a circular in this regard. Let us understand in this news what EPFO ​​has said? And what does UIDAI have to say on this? We will also know the list of works where Aadhar card is still required.

Then how will DOB be verified?

According to EPFO, this change can be made with the help of birth certificate. Besides, mark sheet and school leaving certificate or school transfer certificate obtained from any government board or university can also be used for this purpose. Apart from this, medical certificate issued by Civil Surgeon, passport, PAN number, government pension and mediclaim certificate and domicile certificate can be used.

UIDAI gave information

UIDAI has said that Aadhaar card should be used as identity card and residence certificate. But, it should not be used as a birth certificate. Aadhaar is a 12 digit unique identity card. It has been issued by the Government of India. It is valid throughout the country as proof of your identity and permanent residence. However, while making Aadhaar, the date of birth of the people was entered according to their various documents. Therefore it should not be considered an alternative to the birth certificate.

Aadhaar card will be used for these works

Aadhar card is still required to open a bank account. Aadhaar card is used as an identity card to get a passport. Gas subsidy is not available today without Aadhar card. Linking of Aadhar card with mobile number and bank account has become mandatory. Now only Aadhar card is required to open an account under PM Jan-Dhan Yojana. Aadhar card is issued by the Government of India. This is a strong proof of the identity of the citizens of the country.