India’s digital transformation takes a giant stride with the introduction of the revamped Aadhaar mobile app, launched January 29 in New Delhi. Aimed at common citizens, this app turns smartphones into secure ID vaults, enabling swift, selective sharing of identity details without physical cards.
Tired of document hassles at hotels, hospitals, or service platforms? Scan a QR code offline for instant verification. Tailor-shared data ensures only relevant info – like age for movie tickets or face match for check-ins – reaches the verifier, boosting efficiency across sectors.
Biometrics get user-controlled locks via one-click, full audit trails of usages, and family management for up to five profiles on one device. Update your linked mobile number effortlessly, with more services incoming to cut down on offline errands.
Data security shines: no Aadhaar number retention by verifiers, only encrypted, signed snippets exchanged, fully DPDP-compliant. UIDAI’s brainchild, launched by Jitin Prasad, addresses real-life pain points from gig workers to medical visitors.
As per MeitY’s S. Krishnan, it champions selective sharing, handing power back to individuals. Senior UIDAI voices call it the bridge to total digitization, with dynamic QR tech customizing outputs per need. This isn’t mere tech – it’s empowerment, privacy, and progress rolled into one app, set to permeate daily Indian life.