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People-Friendly Mascot Selected Through National Competition on MyGov<\/strong><\/h3>\n

New Delhi:<\/strong> The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)<\/strong> has introduced a resident-friendly mascot named Udai<\/strong> to make communication about Aadhaar services<\/strong> simpler and more relatable for the public.<\/p>\n

The mascot was chosen from numerous entries received through a national design and naming competition<\/strong> conducted on the MyGov platform<\/strong>, encouraging participation from students, professionals, and designers across India.<\/p>\n

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Making Aadhaar Communication More Inclusive<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to UIDAI, Udai will serve as a communication companion<\/strong>, helping residents better understand Aadhaar-related services<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n

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    Updates and authentication<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Offline verification<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Selective sharing of information<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    New technology adoption<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Responsible usage of Aadhaar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The mascot aims to make information about Aadhaar easier to understand, more inclusive, and people-friendly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Winners of the National Competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    UIDAI Chairman Neelkanth Mishra<\/strong> unveiled the mascot and felicitated the winners at a function in Thiruvananthapuram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The competition received 875 entries<\/strong> from across the country, each providing a unique perspective on what Aadhaar represents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Mascot Design Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        First Prize:<\/strong> Arun Gokul, Thrissur, Kerala<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Second Prize:<\/strong> Idris Dawaiwala, Pune, Maharashtra<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Third Prize:<\/strong> Krishna Sharma, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mascot Name Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          First Prize:<\/strong> Riya Jain, Bhopal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Second Prize:<\/strong> Idris Dawaiwala, Pune<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Third Prize:<\/strong> Maharaj Saran Chellapilla, Hyderabad<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          UIDAI\u2019s Focus on Participation and Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar<\/strong> said the open competition reflects a core principle of Aadhaar<\/strong> \u2013 that public participation builds trust and acceptance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Mishra added that the launch of Udai<\/strong> represents another step in UIDAI\u2019s effort to simplify communication<\/strong>, making Aadhaar services more accessible to over a billion residents<\/strong> of India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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