The Aadhaar App is now offering more services digitally, enabling residents to further avail Aadhaar Services. 1. Aadhaar Lock/Unlock The Aadhaar App now provides residents with the ability to lock and unlock their Aadhaar using Virtual ID (VID). When Aadhaar is locked, biometric and demographic authentication requests are blocked, reducing the risk of unauthorised use. Whenever authentication is required, residents can conveniently unlock Aadhaar through the app using VID and Face Authentication, giving them complete control over when and how their Aadhaar is used. Key Benefits Prevents unauthorised Aadhaar authentication. Gives residents complete control over Aadhaar usage. Simple lock and unlock process using VID. 2. Find Nearest Aadhaar Centre (through Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal) The Aadhaar App enables residents to locate the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) or Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre through integration with the Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal. Users can search for nearby centres from the portal based on their location and access essential details such as the centre's address, distance, and navigation, making it easier to plan Aadhaar enrolment or update visits. Key Benefits Locate the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment centre with ease; powered by the Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal for location mapping. View centre details, including address and proximity. Simplifies access to Aadhaar services by helping residents find the most convenient service centre. 3. Online Appointment Booking Residents can now book appointments for Aadhaar services through the Aadhaar App, which redirects them to the official UIDAI appointment portal. Users can select the desired Aadhaar service, choose a nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra, and book a preferred date and time slot. This feature minimises waiting time at centres, improves service planning, and offers a more convenient and organised experience for residents. Key Benefits Book appointments anytime through the Aadhaar App. Select preferred Aadhaar Seva Kendra, service, date and time. Reduces waiting time at centres. Simplifies the resident service experience with digital scheduling 5. Virtual ID (VID) Generation Residents can now generate a new 16-digit Virtual ID (VID) directly from the Aadhaar App. A VID acts as a temporary, revocable alternative to the Aadhaar number, allowing users to authenticate themselves without revealing their actual Aadhaar number. Key Benefits Enhances privacy by working as a temporary alyernative of the Aadhaar number.Reduces the need to share Aadhaar number with service providers, wherever applicableUsed for Locking / Unlocking Aadhaar. These new features make the Aadhaar App more secure, convenient, and resident-centric by enabling digital profile management, strengthening privacy through Virtual ID and Aadhaar Lock, and simplifying access to offline Aadhaar services through finding nearest Aadhaar Centres and online appointment booking.