The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has approved the blueprint presented by telcos to operationalise new modes like OTP for Aadhaar-based SIM reverification of existing subscribers from December 1.
“Their (telecom operators’) plans have been approved... They have come and we have told them they will implement (the process) from December 1,” UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said.
The Government last month had announced three new ways to complete the process of linking mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar to enable existing subscribers to undergo SIM re-verification exercise from the comfort of their home.
The operators, thereafter, were instructed to approach the UIDAI with their blueprint to operationalise the new processes that were permitted, and implement the new system after the Aadhaar-issuing body gave clearance.
The plans were considered and approved from the point of view of security, compliance with the Aadhaar Act and protection of privacy, he added.
As per the new methods that were permitted, mobile numbers can be linked with Aadhaar through OTP (one-time password), app or IVRS facility -- the measure aimed at simplifying the entire process and making it convenient for people.