Aadhaar face authentication sees threefold surge, hits record 19.36 crore transactions in July

August 8, 2025 10:27 PM

Aadhaar face authentication sees threefold surge, hits record 19.36 crore transactions in July

Aadhaar face authentication recorded a more than threefold increase, reaching an all-time high of 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025, up from 5.77 crore in the same month last year, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Friday. The Aadhaar face authentication solution has shown consistent month-on-month growth. July’s transactions represent a 22 per cent increase over June, reflecting its growing adoption and utility for both service d...

UIDAI steps up efforts to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, launches new reporting portal

July 17, 2025 9:42 AM

UIDAI steps up efforts to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, launches new reporting portal

In a move to curb identity fraud and unauthorised use of Aadhaar numbers, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has initiated a multi-pronged strategy to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, the Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Wednesday. The effort aims to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database, which serves as a crucial digital identity platform for residents of India and NRIs. Aadhaar, the 12-digit unique identity number issued by UI...

Government authorises voluntary Aadhaar authentication for IBPS exams to enhance transparency

June 26, 2025 4:39 PM

Government authorises voluntary Aadhaar authentication for IBPS exams to enhance transparency

In a move aimed at promoting good governance and ensuring fair recruitment practices, the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance has notified the voluntary use of Aadhaar authentication by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for candidate verification during examinations and recruitment processes. As per the notification published in the Gazette of India, IBPS—designated as a 'Public Examination Authority' under the Public Examination (Prevention of Unf...

UIDAI shares non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data to promote transparency

May 19, 2025 7:11 PM

UIDAI shares non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data to promote transparency

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday said it has begun sharing non-personal, anonymized data from the Aadhaar Dashboard on the open government data platform called data.gov.in. The move aims to further promote transparency, research, and data-driven policy making, said the Ministry of Electronics and IT in a statement. The datasets, released by the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Deputy Director General of UIDAI, include aggregated insights on Aadhaar enrollment, updates...

UIDAI achieves major milestone with Over 150 billion Aadhaar authentications

May 16, 2025 7:54 PM

UIDAI achieves major milestone with Over 150 billion Aadhaar authentications

In a significant milestone for India’s digital infrastructure, Aadhaar authentication transactions have crossed the 150 billion mark, according to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This cumulative figure of over 15,011 crore authentications, achieved by the end of April 2025, marks a new chapter in the country's expanding digital ecosystem.   The UIDAI said that Aadhaar-based authentication continues to play a crucial role in enabling the ease of living, strengthening we...

UDAI successfully conducts Face Authentication pilot for NEET Exam

May 5, 2025 3:36 PM

UDAI successfully conducts Face Authentication pilot for NEET Exam

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the National Testing Agency (NTA), has successfully completed a pilot project exploring the use of Aadhaar-based face authentication for candidate verification during the NEET UG 2025 examination. The proof-of-concept (PoC) exercise was carried out at select examination centres in the national capital during this year's National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — one of India’s...

Aadhaar authentication surpasses 2,707 crore in FY 2024-25; UIDAI honoured with PM’s award for innovation

April 29, 2025 10:04 AM

Aadhaar authentication surpasses 2,707 crore in FY 2024-25; UIDAI honoured with PM’s award for innovation

Over 2,707 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out in FY 2024–25, underscoring the pivotal role of the biometric ID system in driving India’s digital economy, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement on Monday. According to the ministry, Aadhaar number holders carried out 247 crore authentications in March 2025 alone—surpassing the figures recorded during the same period last year as well as in February 2025. With this surge, cumulative...

New Aadhaar governance portal launched to enhance ease of living and citizen-centric services

February 28, 2025 11:43 AM

New Aadhaar governance portal launched to enhance ease of living and citizen-centric services

The government has introduced a new Aadhaar Governance Portal (http://swik.meity.gov.in) aimed at streamlining the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the platform follows the recent amendments to the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2025, under the Aadhaar Act of 2016. The new rules are designed to support good governance and improve the deliver...