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Aadhaar App Hits 21 Million Downloads in Just 3 Months

The Aadhaar App has crossed 21 million downloads within three months of its launch. Over 2.8 million users have updated their mobile numbers and 600,000 have changed addresses using the app. The app offers privacy-focused features like face verification, biometric lock, and QR-based contact cards. It supports various use cases including hotel check-ins, hospital admissions, and gig worker verification.

Key Points: Aadhaar App Crosses 21 Million Downloads in 3 Months

  • 21 million downloads in 3 months
  • 2.8 million mobile number updates
  • 600,000 address updates
  • Features include face verification, biometric lock
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Aadhaar App crosses 21 million downloads in three months: Govt

Aadhaar App crosses 21 million downloads in three months, with 2.8 million mobile number updates and 600,000 address changes.

"The Aadhaar App is witnessing strong public adoption with over 21 million downloads within three months - Ministry of Electronics and IT"

New Delhi, May 6

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Wednesday said the new Aadhaar App has crossed 21 million downloads within three months of launch, highlighting growing public adoption of the platform for digital identity services.

According to a statement issued by the ministry, "The Aadhaar App is witnessing strong public adoption with over 21 million downloads within three months, bringing services to people's fingertips and making life easier."

The ministry said users are increasingly using the app for services such as updating mobile numbers and addresses without visiting physical centres.

"So far over 2.8 million (28 lakh) people have updated their mobile numbers using the new Aadhaar App. Similarly, nearly 6,00,000 people have used the App to update their address," the release stated.

The ministry described the Aadhaar App as a "next-generation mobile application" aimed at offering Aadhaar holders a "secure, convenient and privacy-first way to carry, show, share and verify their identity."

The release added that the increasing usage of the platform reflects public trust and also underlines the app's role in improving accessibility of Aadhaar-linked services.

"The growing public adoption showcases not only the trust of residents, but also the new App's role in making Aadhaar services more accessible and user-friendly, thus enabling ease of living for Aadhaar number holders," the ministry said.

The app also comes with several digital identity and privacy-focused features. These include face verification for proof of presence, biometric lock and unlock options, authentication history tracking, and a QR-based editable contact card that can be used in place of physical visiting cards.

According to the ministry, the Aadhaar App is designed to support multiple day-to-day use cases, including hotel check-ins, hospital admissions, event entry management and identity verification of gig workers and service partners.

"These include hotel check-ins through Offline Verification Seeking Entity's (OVSE) QR code scanning. It facilitates age gating, hospital admissions, visitors' management, event entries, identity verification of gig workers and service partners, among many such use cases," the release added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see govt focusing on ease of living. But I hope the privacy features are robust. Face verification, biometric lock etc sound good but we need strict data protection laws to back it up. Otherwise all this convenience comes at a cost.
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Rohit P
Finally, no more photocopies of Aadhaar everywhere! The QR-based contact card is a genius idea. Just show the QR code and done. Less paper, less hassle. Now if only they could fix the OTP delivery issues sometimes...
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Sarah B
I was skeptical at first, but after using it for a hotel check-in last week, I'm impressed. The scan was quick and no need to hand over my physical card. Good step forward for digital identity. But will this work for international visitors too?
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Karthik V
The numbers are impressive but I wonder about the rural adoption. My parents in the village still struggle with smartphones. Hope the govt also ensures offline alternatives and helplines for those not tech-savvy. Digital divide is real, yaar.
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James A
As someone who travels a lot for work, this app is a lifesaver. The address update feature saved me a trip back home. But honestly, the app could use better UI/UX. It's functional but not the most intuitive. Still, progress is progress. 👏

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