There is no concept of smart Aadhaar card, says UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has warned against unscrupulous entities charging anywhere between ₹50-₹200 for a plastic Aadhaar card, adding there's no concept such as smart or plastic Aadhaar card. Downloaded Aadhaar card printed on ordinary paper is "perfectly valid". If a person has a paper card, there is no need to get it laminated, it added. 