Aadhaar App Gains Momentum with 5 Crore Downloads and Growing Digital Updates

New Delhi, Aug 20 (KNN) The Aadhaar App has crossed 5 crore downloads, with users increasingly accessing Aadhaar-related services digitally, including mobile number, address and email updates, UIDAI said.

More than 60 lakh users have updated their mobile numbers, over 15 lakh have updated their addresses, and more than 23 lakh have updated their email IDs through the app. The platform also offers services such as biometric lock and unlock and e-Aadhaar download.

The app follows a “Show, Share and Verify” approach, allowing Aadhaar holders greater control over the sharing of their identity information.

Separately, UIDAI has onboarded more than 200 entities as Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) since the system was rolled out in January. 

These entities can use Aadhaar offline verification methods, including QR code-based verification and digitally signed documents, without requiring real-time connectivity to UIDAI's central database.

UIDAI said the initiatives aim to promote secure, consent-based and paperless verification, while reducing the need for residents to visit Aadhaar centres.

(KNN Bureau)