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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has successfully completed over one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren across 83,000 schools as part of a nationwide mission-mode drive. This initiative was launched in collaboration with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+), facilitating the identification and
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced the release of a new Aadhaar App. Launched by Sh Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, the app provides Aadhaar Number Holders with secure, convenient, and privacy-focused digital identity verification. It includes features
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) introduced its new Aadhaar mascot, Udai (उदय), aimed at enhancing public interaction and understanding of Aadhaar services. The mascot was selected through a national competition on the MyGov platform, while emphasizing UIDAI's commitment to fostering public participation. Source: Original Link
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has successfully concluded the Biometrics SDK Benchmarking Challenge 2025, which focused on the Fingerprint modality. The competition aimed to identify high-performing fingerprint matching solutions from international technology providers. A unique aspect of this challenge was the use of long-term fingerprint datasets from children,
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) held a webinar to discuss the upcoming Aadhaar App, which will facilitate offline verification for identity sharing. Over 250 participants learned about the app's features, including secure identity verification, selective data sharing, and benefits for Aadhaar holders. The session emphasized the
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Behavioural Insights Ltd to promote the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children aged 5 to 15. Following the waiver of all charges for MBU, the initiative aims to address barriers to adoption through tailored behavioral interventions, ensuring children can access
Aadhaar Vision 2032
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced the ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ framework aimed at enhancing India's digital identity through advanced technologies like AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. This initiative includes the formation of a high-level Expert Committee to guide the strategic innovation and alignment of Aadhaar
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a nationwide contest inviting Indian citizens to design an official mascot that embodies Aadhaar's values of trust, inclusivity, and digital innovation. The competition, open until October 31, 2025, offers prizes totaling ₹1 Lakh, with evaluations based on creativity and
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to foster collaboration among startups, academia, and industry in enhancing digital identity security. The initiative aims to develop advanced biometric technologies and solutions to combat deepfakes, spoofing, and other security threats.
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a waiver of charges for Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for children aged 7-15, benefiting approximately 6 crore children. This initiative, effective from October 1, 2025, will last for one year and aims to facilitate easier access to education, scholarships, and Direct
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) held its fourth Aadhaar Samvaad in Hyderabad, gathering over 700 officials, industry leaders, and startup representatives to discuss innovations and improvements in service delivery using Aadhaar. The event coincided with the 16th Foundation Day of Aadhaar, highlighting its role in India's
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Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, participated in a workshop aimed at onboarding Cooperative Banks to Aadhaar-enabled Payment Services. This initiative, aligned with Prime Minister Modi's vision of 'Sahkar se Samriddhi', seeks to empower cooperative banks, enhance financial inclusion in rural areas,