**Executive Summary**
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Google have partnered to display authorized Aadhaar centers on Google Maps. This initiative will enhance ease of access and convenience for residents across the country. The facility is expected to be available in the coming months.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Functionality:**
* Users will be able to locate the nearest verified Aadhaar centers and check available services.
* Residents can identify Aadhaar Centers based on the nature of services offered (e.g., adult enrolment, child enrolment, address and mobile update).
* Information related to center accessibility (divyang-friendly infrastructure, parking facilities, operating hours) will be displayed where applicable.
* **Objectives:**
* Enhance public convenience.
* Combat misinformation.
* Ensure seamless access to over 60,000 Aadhaar centers nationwide, including Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs).
* Direct users searching on Google Maps to verified Aadhaar centers.
* **Future Enhancements:**
* UIDAI will use Google Business Profile to manage center information and respond to feedback.
* Explore direct appointment booking through the Google Maps interface.
**Impact Analysis**
**Residents Across the Country**
* **Impact:** Residents will have easier access to information about and directions to authorized Aadhaar centers.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action is required, but residents can anticipate the availability of this feature in the coming months.
**UIDAI**
* **Impact:** The partnership enhances UIDAI's mission to improve the ease of living for Aadhaar number holders.
* **Action Required:** UIDAI will utilize Google Business Profile to manage center information and respond to user feedback.
**Google**
* **Impact:** This partnership allows Google to integrate verified Aadhaar centers into Google Maps, enhancing its service offerings and bridging the gap between government infrastructure and the public.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action required.
Key Entities Referenced
UIDAI: Unique Identification Authority of India, the government agency responsible for Aadhaar
Google Maps: The online mapping platform used to display authorized Aadhaar centers
Aadhaar Centres: Physical locations where residents can access Aadhaar-related services.
Ministry of Electronics & IT: The ministry responsible for the policy related to digitizing various aspects of the country.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
UIDAI joins hand with Google for displaying
authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps
Soon People across the country will be able to locate nearest
verified Aadhaar Centres and check available services
Posted On: 26 FEB 2026 2:48PM by PIB Delhi
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Google have joined hands to enable the display
of authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps, a move that will enhance ease of access and convenience
for residents across the country.
The initiative will help residents identify Aadhaar Centres based on the nature of services offered, like
adult enrolment, child enrolment or only address and mobile update. In addition, information related to
centre accessibility, including features such as divyang-friendly infrastructure and availability of parking
facilities, operating hours, will also be displayed wherever applicable, further enhancing convenience for
residents.
The facility is expected to be available in the coming months.
The collaboration is designed to enhance public convenience, combat misinformation, and ensure
residents have seamless access to over 60,000 Aadhaar centres including state-of-the-art Aadhaar Seva
Kendras (ASKs), nationwide. This will ensure that when users search on Google Maps they are directed to
verified Aadhaar centres."UIDAI is always focused on improving ease of living for Aadhaar number holders. This collaboration
will ensure that navigating the authorised Aadhaar centres is now simpler, faster, and more transparent,”
said Sh. Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO, UIDAI.
In the subsequent phase of the collaboration, UIDAI will use Google Business Profile to manage centre
information and respond directly to people’s feedback, ensuring a transparent and responsive service
ecosystem.
Looking ahead, the partnership will explore direct appointment booking through the Google Maps
interface allowing residents to plan their visits with even greater efficiency.
“By joining hands with UIDAI to integrate verified Aadhaar centres, we are making it easier for millions
of residents to find trusted services with confidence and bridging the gap between essential government
infrastructure and the people who need it most,” said Ms. Roli Agarwal, Country Head, Strategic
Partnerships at Google India.
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