The Aadhaar number is a unique identification number issued by the Indian government to every individual resident of India. An Electronic Know Your Customer (KYC) service can be used to generate an electronic identity (EID) from the Aadhaar number. The EID is a secure digital identity that can be used for various purposes such as authentication, digital signatures, and more. To generate an EID, an individual will need to provide their Aadhaar number and undergo a biometric or demographic verification process.

Aadhaar is required to apply for PAN Card

Yes, that’s correct. In India, an Aadhaar number is mandatory to apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, which is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India. The PAN card is used for various financial transactions, including paying taxes, receiving taxable income, and opening a bank account. By linking the Aadhaar number with the PAN card, the Indian government aims to ensure that individuals cannot hold multiple PAN cards, which is a common practice to evade taxes.