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New Delhi, August 11, 2025: UIDAI celebrated a landmark 200 crore transactions of Face Authentication yesterday, showcasing India’s rapid move towards seamless, secure, and paperless authentication.
The pace of adoption has been exponential. 50 crore transactions were recorded by mid-2024. The number doubled to 100 crore transactions in January 2025 in just about five months, official sources said.
In less than six months, this figure has again doubled, reaching the 200 crore milestone, they added.
Speaking on the achievement, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) UIDAI Bhuvnesh Kumar said “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.
“The journey from 100 crore to 200 crore transactions in under six months is a testament to its scalability and the country’s digital readiness,” Kumar said.
“From villages to metros, UIDAI is joining forces with governments, banks, and service providers to make Aadhaar Face Authentication a grand success and by giving every Indian the power to prove their identity instantly, securely, and anywhere,” he added.
The swift rise from 100 crore to 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions in just six months reflects the core vision of Digital India, transforming the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, the sources said.
By enabling instant, secure and paperless identity verification across every corner of the nation, UIDAI is strengthening the backbone of digital governance. This milestone is not just about numbers, it is a testament to how inclusive technology, when scaled efficiently, can bridge divides, empower citizens and accelerate India’s journey towards a truly connected and confident digital future, the sources added.
