UIDAI shares non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data to promote transparency

IANS May 19, 2025 385 views

The Unique Identification Authority of India has launched a groundbreaking initiative to share anonymized Aadhaar dashboard data on the government's open data platform. This move aims to support academic research, technological innovation, and evidence-based policy-making. By making datasets accessible, UIDAI is promoting transparency and digital inclusion across sectors. The release coincides with significant milestones in Aadhaar authentication, with over 150 billion transactions recorded.

"This initiative opens new avenues for evidence-based policy-making" - UIDAI Statement
UIDAI shares non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data to promote transparency
New Delhi, May 19: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday said it has begun sharing non-personal, anonymised data from the Aadhaar Dashboard on the open government data platform called data.gov.in.

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UIDAI releases non-personal Aadhaar data on government platform

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Authentication transactions cross 150 billion milestone

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Over 100 entities using face authentication

The move aims to further promote transparency, research, and data-driven policy making, said the Ministry of Electronics and IT in a statement.

The datasets, released by Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Deputy Director General of UIDAI, include aggregated insights on Aadhaar enrolment, updates, and authentication patterns, categorised by geography, age-group and other relevant parameters.

According to the IT Ministry, by making these non-personal and anonymised datasets accessible, UIDAI aims to support academic research, innovation in digital services, and collaborative developments.

"This initiative opens new avenues for evidence-based policy-making and technological innovation, furthering UIDAI's commitment to transparency, public good, and secure data governance," it added.

It also aligns with the broader government vision of fostering evidence-based policy making and maximising the value of open data for the public good. It is expected to further boost digital inclusion and governance efficiency.

Meanwhile, the total number of Aadhaar authentication transactions have crossed the 150 billion (15,011.82 crore) mark. Moreover, the total number of eKYC transactions (37.3 crore) carried out during April is 39.7 per cent more than the numbers during the same period last year.

The cumulative number of e-KYC transactions has crossed 2,393 crore as on April 30, according to the Ministry of Electronics and IT.

In April alone, almost 210 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out, nearly 8 per cent more than the same month in 2024, informed the ministry.

More than 100 entities, both in the government and private sectors, are using face authentication for the smooth delivery of benefits and services. In FY25, Aadhaar number holders carried out more than 2,707 crore authentication transactions in 2024-25.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Good move by UIDAI! Transparency in governance is always welcome. This data will help researchers and startups build better solutions for India's digital ecosystem. Just hope the anonymization is foolproof - we've seen data leaks before. 🤞
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Priya M.
As someone working in data analytics, this is gold! The geographical breakdowns will help identify digital inclusion gaps. Maybe now we can finally get proper stats on rural vs urban Aadhaar usage patterns. Kudos to the team!
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Amit S.
While transparency is good, I'm concerned about how this data might be misused by private companies for profiling. The government should publish strict guidelines on ethical use of this dataset. Aadhaar was meant for welfare, not corporate surveillance.
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Sunita R.
150 billion authentications! That's mind-boggling! Shows how deeply Aadhaar is integrated in our lives now. From ration shops to bank accounts - one number for everything. Makes life simpler for common people like us. 👍
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Vikram J.
The face authentication stats are interesting - didn't know so many services were using it now. But what about elderly people in villages who struggle with biometrics? Hope UIDAI is working on alternative authentication methods too.
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Neha T.
Good initiative but implementation matters. Many Aadhaar centers still charge money for updates that are supposed to be free. Before expanding services, UIDAI should fix these ground-level corruption issues. Transparency should start at the bottom.

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