Archive · 9 Jan 2026
UIDAI Launches Aadhaar Mascot 'Udai'
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new mascot named Udai.
This mascot is designed to help people understand Aadhaar services better.
Udai will assist with information about Aadhaar updates, authentication, and other services.
The mascot was chosen through a national competition where people from all over India submitted their designs and names.
The winners were announced at an event in Thiruvananthapuram.
The UIDAI hopes that Udai will make it easier for everyone to access and understand Aadhaar-related information.
UIDAI launched the Aadhaar mascot 'Udai' to simplify public understanding of Aadhaar services.
The mascot will help with information on Aadhaar updates, authentication, and other services.
Udai was selected through a national design and naming competition on the MyGov platform.
Arun Gokul won the first prize for the mascot design, and Riya Jain won for the mascot name.
The mascot was unveiled by UIDAI Chairman Neelkanth Mishra at an event in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Who
- UIDAI
- What
- Launched Aadhaar mascot 'Udai'
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To simplify and make Aadhaar-related information more relatable and people-friendly
- Mascot Name
- Udai
- Purpose
- Simplify Aadhaar-related information
- Competition Entries
- 875
- Winning Designer
- Arun Gokul
- Winning Namer
- Riya Jain
- Launch Location
- Thiruvananthapuram
- UIDAI Chairman
- Neelkanth Mishra
- UIDAI CEO
- Bhuvnesh Kumar
