Since the government’s directive to mobile phone operators that they have to mandate linking of mobile numbers to Aadhaar in February this year, 50 crore subscribers have adhered to the new norms. That still leaves out 60 crore subscribers who are yet to fall in line.
OTP mode will leverage the mobile number which is already registered with the Aadhaar database, and can be used for re-verification of subscribers' other mobile numbers too.
Operators have been directed to facilitate request for the OTP to e-verify the cell phone numbers through websites or mobile apps. However If you visit any of the operator office they says that the server is down. I myself went to the Airtel & Idea office located in Electronic City , Bangalore.Finally after 2-3 visits i was able to verify it.
Nearly 50 crore mobile numbers are already registered in Aadhaar database, and the OTP can be leveraged for re-verification in all of these cases.
A goverment official said the telecom operators should provide an online mechanism for people to request for doorstep verification for disabled, critically ill or old persons.