Govt Launches ‘Aadhaar Application’: No More Need for Aadhaar Copies, UPI-Like Simplicity Introduced

In a major digital upgrade, the Government of India has launched a new Aadhaar Verification Application aimed at enhancing privacy and simplifying how Aadhaar data is shared and authenticated. The new app brings UPI-like convenience to Aadhaar usage, allowing users to authenticate their identity and share necessary information directly from their mobile phones—eliminating the need for physical copies.

🆕 New Aadhaar App Launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the launch through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he shared a video demonstrating the app’s capabilities. According to the post, the app is designed with a strong focus on user control and data privacy.

Although the app is currently in its beta testing phase, it already showcases key functionalities like facial authentication via smartphone, making the Aadhaar verification process seamless and paperless.

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 Highlights of the New Aadhaar App

1. User-Controlled Data Sharing:
   Users have full control over what information they want to share, and only the required data can be shared, ensuring maximum privacy.

2. UPI-Like Aadhaar Verification:
   Aadhaar verification can now be done with ease, similar to a UPI payment, simply by scanning a QR code.

3. No Need for Physical Copies:
   The app eliminates the need to carry or submit scanned or printed copies of Aadhaar cards at hotels, shops, or any other institutions.

4. Face ID Authentication:
   The app supports Face ID verification directly from mobile phones, adding a layer of biometric security.

5. QR Code-Based Secure Sharing:
   Aadhaar data can be securely shared using QR codes or request-based prompts from authorized apps, avoiding data leakage.

6. Enhanced Security & Privacy:
   With digital control and encryption in place, the application minimizes risks related to data misuse or unauthorized access.

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

💬 A Step Toward Seamless Digital Identity

Minister Vaishnaw emphasized that this app brings a seamless digital identity experience, much like UPI revolutionized payments in India. The Aadhaar app not only simplifies user interaction with government and private institutions but also boosts digital trust and personal data protection.

📢 Final Note

The app is currently in the testing phase, but its eventual rollout is expected to significantly transform how Aadhaar is used across various sectors—from hotels to financial services—making digital identity safer, quicker, and more user-friendly.