Highlights

• The Indian government introduced a new Aadhaar app that enables digital verification.
• The app eliminates the need for physical cards and photocopies.
• It includes Face ID authentication for security, QR code scanning for verification and digital sharing of Aadhaar details with user consent.

Caption – Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw recently launched a new Aadhaar app. (Image credit – Ashwini Vaishnaw on X)

In a big move towards digital convenience and privacy, the Indian government has launched a new Aadhaar app that lets users digitally verify and share their Aadhaar details, so no more carrying around physical cards or submitting photocopies.

The app was launched by Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in New Delhi. Talking about the launch, the minister called it a step towards making Aadhaar verification “easier, faster, and more secure.”

In a video shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Vaishnaw said, “New Aadhaar App, Face ID authentication via mobile app. No physical card, no photocopies.”

New Aadhaar App
Face ID authentication via mobile app

❌ No physical card
❌ No photocopies

🧵Features👇 pic.twitter.com/xc6cr6grL0

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) April 8, 2025

Key Features of the New Aadhaar App

• Face ID authentication for added security and a smoother verification process.
• Users can scan a QR code to verify their Aadhaar, just like how you make a UPI payment.
• You can share only the necessary Aadhaar details digitally and only with your consent.

3/ With the new Aadhaar app, users no longer need to get their Aadhaar scanned or photocopied.
❌ No more scanned & printed copies pic.twitter.com/kAaP3vp3cQ

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) April 8, 2025

Vaishnaw explained, “Now with just a tap, users can share only the necessary data, giving them complete control over their personal information.”

He added, “Aadhaar verification becomes as simple as making a UPI payment. Users can now digitally verify and share their Aadhaar details while ensuring their privacy.”

With this new system, there’s no need to hand over printed Aadhaar copies at hotels, shops, airports, or anywhere else you need to verify your identity.

The app, currently in beta testing, has been built with privacy and security in mind. Aadhaar details shared through it can’t be edited, forged, or misused. Everything is done securely and only when you allow it.

Calling Aadhaar the “aadhaar” (foundation) of many government initiatives, the minister also talked about the importance of AI and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in India’s digital journey.

He encouraged stakeholders to share ideas on using AI with DPI to boost innovation while always keeping privacy at the core.

FAQs

Q1. What is the purpose of the new Aadhaar app?

Answer. The app allows users to digitally verify and share their Aadhaar details, removing the need for physical cards or photocopies while ensuring privacy and security.

Q2. What are the key features of the new Aadhaar app?

Answer. It includes Face ID authentication for secure verification, QR code scanning for easy Aadhaar validation, and digital sharing of Aadhaar details with user consent.

Q3. How does the new app ensure privacy?

Answer. Aadhaar details shared through the app cannot be edited, forged, or misused, and users have full control over sharing their personal information securely.

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