UIDAI extends deadline to implement Aadhaar virtual ID till October-end

UIDAI also extended the deadline for implementation of other means like UID token and limited e-KYC for authentication of user agencies

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) extended the deadline to implement Aadhaar virtual ID to end of October from the earlier date of August 31. Apart from that, UIDAI also extended the deadline for implementation of other means like UID token and limited e-KYC (know your customer) for authentication of user agencies, which include banks and telecom companies.

The move comes after certain entities requested the Aadhaar-issuing authority for more time to complete the migration to the new system as they were at various stages of implementation of the virtual ID, UID token and limited e-KYC, said UIDAI in