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September 9, 2026 10:14 PM

UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox to simplify digital onboarding

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, making it easier for banks, fintech companies and other ecosystem partners to integrate and test Aadhaar-based face authentication within their digital applications. The new tools are expected to simplify the authentication journey for users, particularly in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sec...

August 20, 2026 3:07 PM

Aadhaar App crosses 5 crore downloads: Govt

The Aadhaar App has crossed the milestone of 5 crore downloads, reflecting growing adoption of convenient, digital-first Aadhaar services among residents and strengthening its role as a digital interface between Aadhaar number holders and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), said the Ministry of Electronics & IT in a Press Release on Thursday. The app enables residents to access a range of Aadhaar-related services directly from their smartphones, including mobile number upd...

August 18, 2026 4:05 PM

UIDAI completes over 2 crore mandatory biometric updates for school children

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed more than 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for school children as part of its nationwide mission-mode drive. The special drive, launched in September 2025, has so far covered more than 1.56 lakh schools across the country, enabling children to complete their Aadhaar biometric updates through dedicated camps organised at schools. The initiative has been implemented through technological integration between UIDAI and the...

July 19, 2026 3:33 PM

Aadhaar App crosses 4 crore downloads as digital identity services see growing adoption

The Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, reflecting the growing adoption of digital-first identity services and increasing public trust in the platform, the e Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said on Saturday. According to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the Aadhaar App has emerged as a comprehensive digital platform that enables residents to access a range of Aadhaar-related services, including address updates, mobile number and email updates, b...

July 3, 2026 1:26 PM

UIDAI enables free Aadhaar email updates via Aadhaar app; over 2.5 lakh users avail service in two days

In a significant step towards improving citizen convenience and strengthening digital governance, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar app, eliminating the need to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre. The new facility, which came into effect on July 1, is being offered free of cost for six months through the Aadhaar app. The initiative is aimed at making Aadhaar services more ac...

April 20, 2026 8:04 PM

100 Entities Onboarded for Aadhaar Offline Verification: UIDAI

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded 100 entities as Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) within three months of the rollout of Aadhaar-based offline verification, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Monday. The Ministry described the milestone as a step towards enabling secure, consent-based, and paperless identity verification, benefiting both service providers and citizens. According to the Ministry, the onboarded entities sp...

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 26, 2026 3:14 PM

UIDAI partners with Google to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Google to enable the display of authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps, in a move aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for residents across the country. With this initiative, residents will soon be able to locate their nearest verified Aadhaar centres through Google Maps and check the services offered at each location. These include facilities for adult enrolment, child enrolment, and updates related to addre...