New Aadhaar App Launched with Face ID and QR Code Features to Replace Physical Card
Date: 09-apr-2025
In a major digital upgrade, the Indian government has launched a new Aadhaar mobile application aimed at enhancing identity verification while eliminating the need for physical Aadhaar cards or photocopies. The app, currently in beta testing, was announced by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and is expected to be rolled out nationwide soon.
Key Features of the New Aadhaar App
- Face ID Authentication: Users can verify their identity through facial recognition, making the process faster and more secure.
- QR Code Verification: Aadhaar holders can generate and scan QR codes for instant verification at locations like airports, hotels, and government offices.
- Enhanced Privacy Controls: The app allows users to selectively share personal details with full consent, reducing the risk of data misuse.
“Aadhaar verification is now as easy as a UPI payment,” said Minister Vaishnaw. The app is designed to reduce paperwork and prevent identity fraud by moving verification to a fully digital process.
Why It Matters
Millions of Indians are required to show their Aadhaar card for various services—from booking train tickets to applying for government schemes. The new app eliminates the need to carry a physical card or share printed copies, which has often led to privacy concerns and misuse of personal data.
Authorities say the app also helps streamline identity checks in high-security or high-volume locations, where quick and accurate verification is essential.
Also Read
PAN-Aadhaar Update Deadline
In a related move, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has mandated that individuals who applied for a PAN using an Aadhaar Enrolment ID before October 1, 2024, must update their PAN with their actual Aadhaar number by December 31, 2025. This is to ensure accurate tax record linking and avoid duplication or data inconsistencies.
What’s Next?
The government aims to eventually integrate the Aadhaar app with various public and private platforms for seamless digital identity verification. Officials have indicated that more features, such as voice verification and Aadhaar-linked service dashboards, could be added in future updates.
This move is part of India’s broader push toward a digital-first governance model, where technology plays a central role in service delivery and citizen interaction.
💬 Leave a Comment
📝 Recent Comments
No comments yet! Be the first one to comment.
🔄 Read More
⬅ Previous: India’s Inflation Holds Steady at 3.60% in March 2025 After Four-Month Decline
Date: 09-Apr-2025
India’s retail inflation stabilizes at 3.60% in March 2025, ending a four-month downward trend. Rising gold prices offset flat food inflation.
Next: North Korea Declares Nuclear Status "Irreversible" Amid International Denuclearization Calls ➡
Date: 09-Apr-2025
North Korea says its nuclear weapons status is irreversible, responding to a joint denuclearization appeal from South Korea, Japan, and the U.S.
