Saurabh Vijay Takes Over as UIDAI Chief Executive Officer
Why in the news
The Unique Identification Authority of India has a new chief executive, ending a period in which the post was held as an additional charge.
Key facts
- New CEO: Saurabh Vijay.
- Predecessor in charge: Vivek Chandra Verma, holding additional charge.
- Earlier CEO: Bhuvnesh Kumar, who was elevated.
- Parent ministry: MeitY; UIDAI runs Aadhaar operations.
About UIDAI
- UIDAI is the authority that runs Aadhaar, and it functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- The leadership sequence in these notes is Bhuvnesh Kumar (elevated), then Vivek Chandra Verma (additional charge), then Saurabh Vijay (new CEO).
Exam angle
- Appointments are common questions: UIDAI CEO is Saurabh Vijay.
- Link to remember: UIDAI, Aadhaar, MeitY.