Unique Identification Authority of India

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 ...

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 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...

August 12, 2025 10:53 AM

Aadhaar face authentication crosses 200 crore transactions, doubles in just 6 months

Aadhaar Face Authentication has recorded 200 crore transactions as of August 10, doubling from 100 crore in just six months, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on Monday. The contactless authentication method allows Aadhaar holders to verify their identity instantly and securely without the need for physical documents, and can be used anytime and anywhere. UIDAI data shows rapid growth in adoption: 50 crore transactions were logged by mid-2024, rising to 100 crore by Jan...

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...