The Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced the launch of the Aadhaar App in New Delhi recently. The app is a major step towards digital convenience and safety. It allows users to share their Aadhaar card details in an electronic way, eliminating the need to carry physical copies of Aadhaar cards. Here’s more information about the app.
New Aadhaar App Launched: Major Features
This latest innovation will make Aadhar verification much simpler and more convenient. Additionally, it will make the experience more secure in terms of privacy and digital safety. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of digital innovation and ensured that Aadhaar verification will be easier, faster, and safer.
He shared a video message on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. In the video, he announced that the new app will support Face ID authentication and will not require any physical copies or photocopies of Aadhaar. He further added, “Now with just a tap, users can share only the necessary data, giving them complete control over their personal information”.
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
Face ID authentication is one of the standout features of the app. This makes sharing Aadhaar details and verifying information more secure. It reduces the risk of identity theft or any other misuse of information. Users can now also carry out Aadhaar verification by simply scanning a QR code, similar to making a UPI payment.
The new system will make it convenient for people to share their Aadhar information at places like hotels, lodges, shops, airports, events, and other verification points. No need to carry original documents or photocopies with them. Handing over photocopies at places like hotels, lodges, shops, etc raises security concerns as there are chances that someone might misuse your data.
A digitally secure method of sharing your Aadhaar details like the Aadhaar app makes the process more trustworthy and convenient. It also ensures that Aadhar details cannot be forged and that information is shared only with the user’s consent. The app has been designed adhering to the highest safety standards and privacy guidelines. As of April 2025, the app is in its beta testing phase.
Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Call For Developing India’s Digital Infrastructure
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized how the Aadhaar is the ‘aadhaar’ (foundation) of many government initiatives. He also highlighted the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital public infrastructure (DPI) in shaping India’s digital future.
He invited stakeholders to come together and suggest ways to seamlessly integrate AI with DPI to develop India’s digital infrastructure – all while keeping privacy at its core.
Summing Up
The new Aadhaar app – currently in its beta testing phase – will soon make sharing personal information more secure and convenient. With features like Face ID authentication and QR code scanner, it eliminates the need for physical copies and photocopies. No need to submit your Aadhaar card in its physical form at places like hotels, shops, and airports – simply scan and you’re done!
