Here are the reasons as to why you should link your mobile number with Aadhaar:

How to link mobile number with Aadhaar card online?

Call your mobile operator or visit the Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre and submit your mobile number, Aadhaar number and biometrics for authentication. Can we update mobile number in Aadhaar card online?

Yes, you can update your mobile number in Aadhaar card online, however, make sure your Aadhaar linked mobile number is functional for generating the OTP. Why one should link their mobile number with Aadhaar?

Linking mobile number with Aadhaar helps in identification of the user of the SIM card and helps in weeding out the mobile numbers being operated by fraudsters, money-launderers and criminals. How can I check my mobile number in Aadhaar card?

Type "UID STATUS - space - 14 digit enrolment number - in your mobile and send SMS to 51969. For example: UID STATUS 00000000000000

For the past few months now, there has been a buzz about linking your Aadhaar number with mobile SIM. To facilitate the smooth process of this, many telecom operators are even offering a toll-free service - 14546. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had directed all service providers to finish with this process by November 30, 2017. But as of now, March 31, 2018 is the deadline set by the Supreme Court for linking of Aadhaar with the mobile phone number.While a lot of people have complied with this guideline of the government, people still do not know why is there a need to even link your mobile SIM with the Aadhaar.* For the security of individuals and security of our country, it is necessary to verify and identify all mobile subscribers, which will help in weeding out the mobile numbers being operated by fraudsters, money-launderers and criminals.* It has been observed that a number of criminals and terrorists get SIM cards issued in the name of fictitious and even real people without their knowledge and use them for committing crime.* If every mobile number is verified and linked with the Aadhaar, criminals and terrorists using mobiles can be easily identified and punished in accordance with law.