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March 18, 2026 10:41 PM

Aadhaar, the world’s largest biometric ID system with 134 crore users: Minister

Aadhaar has emerged as the world’s largest biometric identity system, with around 134 crore live users and over 17,000 crore authentication transactions completed so far, the Parliament was told on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada told the Lok Sabha, in a written reply to a question, that the Aadhaar ecosystem -- maintained by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) -- plays a key role in enabling identity verification fo...

March 11, 2026 5:11 PM

UIDAI launches bug bounty programme to strengthen Aadhaar cybersecurity

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme to enhance the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem by inviting cybersecurity experts to identify potential vulnerabilities in its digital platforms. Under the initiative, a panel of 20 experienced security researchers and ethical hackers has been selected to examine key UIDAI digital assets, including the official UIDAI website, the myAadhaar portal and the Secure QR Code application. The ...

March 3, 2026 1:26 PM

Over 1 lakh schools covered under UIDAI’s Aadhaar biometric update drive; 1.2 crore children benefited

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has saturated more than 1,03,000 schools across the country under its special drive for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) in Aadhaar, benefiting nearly 1.2 crore schoolchildren so far. The large-scale mission, launched in September 2025, aims to facilitate hassle-free biometric updates for children aged 7 to 15 years by conducting camps directly within school campuses. The drive gained momentum following UIDAI’s technological integration wi...

February 9, 2026 10:04 AM

UIDAI completes one crore mandatory biometric updates for schoolchildren across India

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has achieved a milestone by completing over one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren across the country, Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Sunday. The updates were carried out in more than 83,000 schools within a span of just five months under a mission-mode drive. The initiative, launched in September 2025, was undertaken in coordination with state education departments and district administrations. It followed ...

December 17, 2025 5:45 PM

No breach of Aadhaar data, comprehensive safeguards in place: Jitin Prasada

Comprehensive safeguards are in place to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and there has been no breach of Aadhaar data from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) database so far, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Aadhaar, the world’s largest biometric identity system, has around 134 crore active holders and has recorded more than 16,000 crore authentication transactions. The ...

November 26, 2025 3:51 PM

UIDAI deactivates over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than two crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide exercise to improve the accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database. According to UIDAI, the data of deceased individuals was sourced from the Registrar General of India, state governments, Union Territories, and multiple central government departments, including the Public Distribution System and the National Social Assistance Pro...

October 17, 2025 5:12 PM

UIDAI invites citizens to design official Aadhaar mascot; prize pool up to ₹1 lakh

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a nationwide Mascot Design Contest, inviting citizens to create an official mascot for Aadhaar. The contest, hosted on the MyGov platform, is open until 31st October 2025. The mascot will act as UIDAI’s visual ambassador, representing Aadhaar’s values of trust, inclusivity, empowerment, and digital innovation. It will make Aadhaar’s communication more engaging and relatable across all age groups, while reflecting the spirit...

October 16, 2025 9:24 PM

UIDAI launches SITAA to counter Deepfakes, enhance Aadhaar authentication security

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new innovation initiative - the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) - to strengthen India’s digital identity ecosystem and combat emerging security threats such as deepfakes, spoofing, and presentation attacks. Applications for the program are open until November 15. SITAA aims to bring together startups, academic institutions, and industry players to co-develop secure, scalable, and globally...

October 6, 2025 7:13 AM

UIDAI waives biometric update charges for children aged 7–15, benefitting nearly 6 crore kids

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Saturday announced a complete waiver of charges for Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU-1) for children aged 7 to 15 years, benefitting nearly six crore children across the country. The waiver, which came into effect on October 1, 2025, will remain valid for one year, allowing parents and guardians to update their children’s Aadhaar biometrics free of cost. Children below the age of five are enrolled for Aadhaar using demographic de...

September 9, 2025 12:47 PM

Corruption to Transparency – Why PM Modi’s JAM Trinity Is A Game-Changer for Indian Society, 5 Must-Know Impacts

The JAM Trinity - Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile - has marked a decade of driving India's digital push under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Launched with the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in 2014, this framework has linked banking, identity, and connectivity to bring millions into the formal economy. Today, PMJDY boasts over 56 crore accounts, with deposits exceeding Rs 2.68 lakh crore, a sharp rise from early days. Aadhaar covers 141 crore people, while mobile subscriptions ...