New Aadhaar app: Aadhaar verification to become as simple as UPI payment; check top features

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) said Aadhaar verification will become as simple as making UPI payment with the new Aadhaar app.

"Aadhaar verification becomes as simple as making UPI payment. Users can now digitally verify and share their Aadhaar details while ensuring their privacy," he said on X.

Sharing the features of the new app, which is currently in beta testing phase, Vaishnav said it will allow face ID authentication via the mobile app. It won't need a physical Aadhaar card or photocopies.

"Now with just a tap, users can share only the necessary data, giving them complete control over their personal information - New Aadhaar App (in beta testing phase)," the minister said.

Users can simply scan a QR code or use the requesting application for Aadhaar verification with the new app.

The new app will also end the need for scanned or printed copies of Aadhaar. "With the new Aadhaar app, users no longer need to get their Aadhaar scanned or photocopied."

The new app will be 100% digital and secure. The minister said users will no longer need to hand over an Aadhaar photocopy at hotel receptions, shops, or during travel. "The Aadhaar App is secure and shareable only with the user's consent."

Vaishnav said that the new app will protect against forgery or editing (like photoshopping your Aadhaar). It will also provide strong privacy and "no more misuse or leaks of Aadhaar data."

Who can access the app now?

The new app will be available to all users soon. The ministry said it has been currently released for a small group of users, including all the registered participants of third episode of Aadhaar Samvaad series in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Based on the feedback received from users and ecosystem partners, UIDAI will soon make it accessible to all.

Aadhaar Samvaad

Speaking at the Aadhaar Samvaad event, Vaishnav said the central government has a primary focus on improving ease of living further. He gave the example of Aadhaar face authentication in this context and how it is an enabler.

UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said Aadhaar Face authentication was becoming the hallmark of the authentication landscape.

At the event, UIDAI showcased demos of some new products, including the Sandbox and the upcoming new mobile app that will allow people to have more control over how much information they want to share while availing services.

UIDAI’s technology centre showcased the new Aadhaar app that will empower Aadhaar number holders to share only the necessary data while availing services of their choice.

"It will give Aadhaar number holders complete control over their personal information. The app allows digital verification and exchange via a requesting application or by scanning a QR code, eliminating the need for physical photocopies while ensuring privacy," the Ministry of Electronics & IT said in a statement.

"A major innovation in the app is the integration of Aadhaar Face Authentication, which is witnessing rapid adoption across sectors and have clocked over 15 crore transactions per month," it added.

The first edition of the Aadhaar Samvaad series was held in Bengaluru in November 2024 where UIDAI focused on industries and technologies involved in digital identity space. The second edition of the series was held in January 2025 at Mumbai, which focused on FinTech sector bringing together BFSI, fintech and and Telecom sectors.