Aadhaar Face Authentication Doubles To 200 Crore Transactions In Six Months
Aadhaar Face Authentication has set a new benchmark, reaching 200 crore total transactions as of 10 August 2025. The milestone comes less than six months after crossing the 100 crore mark, underscoring India’s rapid shift to secure, paperless, and contactless digital identity verification.
UIDAI is spotlighting the technology this Independence Day with the message: identity verification is now instant, secure, and document-free—anytime, anywhere.
What UIDAI says
Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO, UIDAI: “Reaching 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions in such a short time underlines the trust and confidence that both residents and service providers have in Aadhaar’s secure, inclusive, and innovative authentication ecosystem. From villages to metros, UIDAI is joining forces with governments, banks, and service providers to make Aadhaar Face Authentication a grand success—giving every Indian the power to prove identity instantly, securely, and anywhere.”
The growth has been exponential: from 50 crore transactions by mid-2024 to 100 crore in January 2025, and now 200 crore in under six months. The momentum reflects strong collaboration across government departments, banks, fintechs, and service providers.
What is Aadhaar Face Authentication?
Aadhaar Face Authentication verifies a resident’s identity by securely matching their live face with the Aadhaar photo on record. It is contactless, device-agnostic, and requires no physical documents, enabling seamless eKYC and access to services across sectors.
Milestone timeline
Key checkpoints in Aadhaar Face Authentication’s adoption curve:
| Period | Milestone | Cumulative transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-2024 | Initial scale-up milestone | 50 crore |
| Jan 2025 | Doubling in ~5 months | 100 crore |
| 10 Aug 2025 | Another doubling in < 6 months | 200 crore |
Why it matters
- Faster access: Instant, paperless verification improves service delivery for banking, welfare, and citizen services.
- Inclusive by design: Works across devices and locations—from villages to metros.
- Digital India boost: Strengthens the trust backbone for e-governance and digital public infrastructure.
The swift rise from 100 crore to 200 crore transactions in just six months embodies the Digital India vision—using inclusive technology at population scale to bridge divides, empower citizens, and build a confident, connected future.
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