IRCTC Aadhaar Link Mandatory for Ticket Booking: Step-by-Step Guide

• IRCTC has made linking Aadhaar mandatory for booking train tickets, impacting over 3 crore daily travelers.
• Linking Aadhaar enhances account security, prevents misuse by agents/touts, and ensures genuine passengers get confirmed seats.
• Aadhaar verification is now essential for Tatkal and Premium Tatkal bookings, making the process smoother for ordinary users.
• Before linking, ensure you have an active IRCTC account, your 12-digit Aadhaar number/Virtual ID, and a mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification.
• The process involves logging into IRCTC, navigating to 'My Account', selecting 'Authenticate User'/'Link Your Aadhaar', entering details, verifying with OTP, and submitting consent.

Why It Matters: Linking Aadhaar to IRCTC is now mandatory for ticket booking, enhancing security and streamlining the process.