NEW DELHI: The New Aadhaar App has been launched by the Government of India. It brings a major shift in how Aadhaar verification is doneโno physical cards, no photocopies.
Aadhaar, AI & the Digital Future
In his keynote at a recent stakeholder meeting, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that AI is the new industrial revolution. He emphasized the integration of AI with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), with Aadhaar at its core.
He urged all stakeholders to share ideas on AI-DPI synergy while ensuring privacy remains protected. Aadhaar Face Authentication, he said, is a prime example of ease-of-living innovation.
S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, highlighted that Aadhaar supports financial inclusion and economic growth, calling it a sophisticated, privacy-preserving system.
Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI, praised UIDAI for expanding Aadhaarโs usage and said that data is a key driver of development.
Neelkanth Mishra, Chairman UIDAI, said Face Authentication is becoming robust and reliable. He added Aadhaar has come far but still has a long journey ahead.
Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO UIDAI, called Face ID the hallmark of Aadhaar verification. He highlighted how Aadhaar is even helping reunite missing children with families, showing its humane side.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the app in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote:
New Aadhaar App
Face ID authentication via mobile appโ No physical card
โ No photocopies๐งตFeatures๐ pic.twitter.com/xc6cr6grL0
โ Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) April 8, 2025
He also shared a demo video showing how users can now verify identity in seconds, securely and digitally.
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Simple, Safe, Digital: What the New Aadhaar App Offers
The New Aadhaar App enables users to verify their identity using Face ID or a QR code, just like scanning to pay via UPI.
You donโt need to carry your Aadhaar card or store its photocopy anymore. Whether you’re at a hotel, railway station, shop, or office โ just use the app.
This app puts you in control. It asks for your consent before sharing any data. You can choose what to share and with whom.
Top 10 Features of the New Aadhaar App:
- Share only whatโs needed
- Full consent-based data sharing
- Quick QR code verification
- Works like UPI scan
- No physical Aadhaar card
- Face ID login adds security
- No need to hand over photocopies
- Stops data leaks and misuse
- Prevents forgery or tampering
- Fast, safe, digital process
This new system offers stronger privacy protection. It ensures that your Aadhaar details are never misused.
The app also addresses data security concerns raised over the years. By removing the need for photocopies, it reduces chances of Aadhaar info being copied, stored, or leaked.
Itโs a big leap towards a more secure digital India.
With this launch, the government aims to modernize ID verification and improve privacy for every citizen.
The New Aadhaar App makes your Aadhaar safer, smarter, and more privateโright from your mobile phone.
