Gone are the days when a bona fide Indian citizen’s most important document, the Aadhaar Card, was a paper that could easily get damaged or was long, laminated and inconvenient to carry. It was replaced by the PVC Aadhaar Card a while ago.
Here’s a low-down on what it is and why it’s important.
What is PVC Aadhaar Card
PVC Aadhaar Card is an updated form of Aadhaar Card that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues. It’s a credit card-sized card made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) material. The new format is preferable as it is more durable than the traditional paper-based Aadhaar Card. And it is pocket friendly. By ‘pocket-friendly’, we literally mean it as it costs only ₹50 and easily fits in your pocket or wallet.
PVC Aadhaar Card Features
Besides its convenient compact size, most people have replaced the old Aadhaar Card for its features, which include:
- Highly secure QR code with all the original information
- Embossed Aadhaar logo to prevent replication
- A ghost image of the cardholder’s photo, which emerges when the card is held against light to validate the card’s authenticity
- Issue date and print date to simplify the verification of its age
- Hologram to prevent unauthorized duplication
- Micro text only legible through magnification to prevent the card’s counterfeiting
- Intricate Guilloche pattern for enhanced security
How you can get a PVC Aadhaar Card
To order a PVC Aadhaar Card online, visit the official Aadhar Card website and follow these steps:
Search for ‘Order Aadhaar PVC Card’
- Log into the website with your Aadhar Card number and OTP you will receive on your registered mobile number
- Fill in all the required details
- Make the payment of the official fees
Your PVC Aadhaar Card will be printed and delivered to your address through India Post in a few days.
Please note: Aadhaar enrollment and update processes keep updating periodically. Please visit the official Aadhar website or one of the nearest authorized centres for accurate information about Aadhaar Cards.
