The Indian government has taken a significant step towards digital convenience and privacy with the launch of a new Aadhaar mobile applicationUnion Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced the new app that promises to revolutionize identity verification in India by introducing features like facial recognition, QR code scanning, and complete digital control for users.
The app is currently in its beta testing phase and has been developed in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It aims to make Aadhaar-based verification faster, safer, and entirely digital by eliminating the need to carry photocopies or physical Aadhaar cards for everyday identification needs like hotel check-ins, travel, or shopping.
One of the most notable features of the new Aadhaar app is its use of artificial intelligence and Face ID technology. With this, users can verify their identity in real-time using just their smartphone’s camera. This AI-driven facial recognition system ensures secure, accurate, and hassle-free authentication. So, there is no more need for OTPs or paperwork.
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Whether you are booking into a hotel or verifying your ID at an airport, the app allows you to simply scan a QR code and confirm your identity via facial recognition. The process is quick and feels as effortless as making a UPI payment.
What makes this app even more powerful is its privacy-first approach. According to the government, the new Aadhaar app has been built with robust safeguards to protect user data. All verification and data-sharing functions are carried out only with the user’s explicit consent. The data is securely stored and transmitted directly from the user’s device. So, it removes the need to share or hand over documents physically. This ensures Aadhaar details cannot be altered, misused, or forged. Thanks to this app, citizens will no longer need to carry a physical Aadhaar card or submit photocopies at hotels, offices, or during other routine verifications. This also means a cleaner, greener, and paperless way of identification.
By simplifying Aadhaar verification and strengthening data privacy, the app supports the government’s vision of a smarter, more efficient, and secure digital ecosystem.
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