Aadhaar Important Update: Govt announces new Aadhaar app, no need for…., Users will no longer be…

New Delhi: Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the new Aadhaar app for smartphones. The minister made the announcement via his X handle. The new app, according to the post, brings together face ID authentication and AI to offer better Aadhaar-related services to citizens. According to the government, the biggest benefit of using the new Aadhaar app is that it eliminates the need to carry a physical copy of Aadhaar by offering users the option to keep their personal information right on their phone through the app using QR-based verifications and real-time face ID authentication.

Here are some of the key features:

  • The app introduces face-based biometric verification for Aadhaar authentication
  • The app has added a layer of security without the need for fingerprints or iris scans.
  • Users can verify their identity instantly by scanning a QR code
  • Scanning a QR code will allow seamless digital Aadhaar verification similar to UPI payments.
  • The digital-first approach removes the necessity to carry or submit Aadhaar hard copies for verification at hotels, shops, or during travel.
  • The app uses real-time facial recognition, ensuring immediate and secure identity verification.
  • Aadhaar data can only be shared with the user’s consent, reducing risks of misuse or unauthorised access.
  • Users will no longer be required to provide Aadhaar photocopies to hotels or vendors, reducing data leak vulnerabilities.
  • The app supports full digital operation, aiming to streamline all Aadhaar-based services through smartphones.
  • The app allows users to share only the required portion of their Aadhaar data, protecting against data overexposure.
  • The app is designed to guard against tampering, editing, or photoshopping of Aadhaar details.

It is important to note that the app is currently in Beta testing and will be rolled out nationally after successful trials. Users will be able to access it from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store once the public version is released.

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