The new ‘Aadhaar’ mobile app introduced by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been downloaded more than 3.1 crore times within five months. According to the official statement released on Monday, about 40 lakh users have added their mobile numbers through this app, while about 8.5 lakh people have used it for the facility of modification in address.
Craze is increasing among people
The authority said that this app, which was introduced five months ago, is getting rapid acceptance across the country and its increasing usage shows the increasing trust of the people in it. This new Aadhaar app provides many services including adding mobile number and address through smartphone. It also has the facility to share contact details digitally through QR codes, thereby eliminating the need to carry visiting cards.
More hi-tech and safer than before
UIDAI’s new Aadhaar app is more safe and hi-tech than before. Let us tell you that earlier during the verification in mAadhaar app, complete information of the users was revealed, but in the new Aadhaar app only the necessary information is shared. Along with this, UIDAI’s new app provides fast, safe and smart digital experience. Along with this, safe QR code based Aadhaar sharing and high KYC features are also present in the new Aadhaar app.
All these facilities are available
According to the statement, the app includes features like biometric lock/unlock with one click, face verification for attendance proof, authentication history and QR based editable contact card. Along with this, users can download e-Aadhaar and also take online appointment to visit Aadhaar Seva Centres. Through the new app, verification can be done without giving the physical copy of Aadhaar by scanning the QR code of the hotel during check-in at the hotel. The authority said the app is helpful in multiple use cases like hospitalization, visitor management, entry into events and identity verification of temporary workers (gig workers) and service partners.
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