New Aadhaar App with Face ID and QR Code Unveiled for Seamless Digital Verification
New Aadhaar App: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has officially unveiled a new mobile application for Aadhaar, designed to offer a secure, digital identity verification experience. Developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), this app integrates advanced facial recognition and AI-powered authentication to simplify how citizens verify their identities in everyday situations.
A Seamless and Secure Alternative to Physical Aadhaar Copies
With this new Aadhaar app, individuals no longer need to carry physical copies of their Aadhaar cards for verification at places like hotels, airports, shops, or government offices. The application allows users to authenticate their identity through real-time face authentication and QR code scans directly from their smartphones.
In an announcement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized that this app gives users full control over their personal data. “No more distributing Aadhaar photocopies. With just a tap, you can share only the necessary information while maintaining complete privacy,” he stated.
Key Features of the New Aadhaar App
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Facial Recognition Authentication: The app uses Aadhaar Face Authentication technology, which already handles over 150 million transactions monthly across various sectors.
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QR Code-Based Verification: Similar to UPI payment QR codes, this feature allows users to verify their identity quickly by scanning a code.
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User Data Privacy Controls: Citizens can choose what personal information to share during the verification process, enhancing privacy protection.
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Built-in Safeguards: The application includes security measures to prevent unauthorized access, data misuse, and identity theft.
Currently in Beta Testing
The new Aadhaar app is currently in its beta phase, available to a limited group of users, including participants at the recent Aadhaar Samvaad event. Feedback from this group will help authorities refine the app before its official public release.
Advancing India’s Digital Governance
Once launched nationwide, this Aadhaar app is expected to transform how digital identity verification is managed in India. By offering a fast, secure, and user-friendly alternative to physical documents, it marks another significant step in the country’s digital governance initiatives.
