UIDAI’s AI-powered Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 crore transactions

Hyderabad: Since the face authentication solution was introduced in October 2022, UIDAI has recorded a cumulative transaction number of over 130.5 crore, of which close to 102 crore have been recorded in the 2024-25 financial year.

The AI and machine learning (ML) based Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions developed in-house by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) have been witnessing a massive growth with over 78 per cent of the total transactions coming alone in the FY 25 fiscal year, ended March 31.

In the past 3 months (January to March), nearly 39.5 crore face authentication transactions have been recorded. In March alone, the face authentication solutions have recorded more than 15.25 crore transactions, a 21.6 per cent jump over the previous month, the government said in a public statement.

Welfare schemes using Aadhaar face authentication

Dozens of government services offered by both the Centre and States are using it for the smooth delivery of benefits to targeted beneficiaries. Several flagship schemes, including PM Awas (Urban), PM E-Drive, PM-JAY, PM Ujjwala, PM Kisan and PM Internship, are using Aadhaar face authentication.

How does Aadhaar face authentication work?

This authentication modality enables users to verify their identity with just a face scan, ensuring convenience while upholding stringent security standards.

Face authentication is also working as a robust alternative and helping senior citizens and all those who have issues with the quality of their fingerprints due to several reasons, including manual work or health issues.

As of now, 102 entities, both in the government and private sectors, are using Aadhaar face authentication. This AI-based modality works on both Android and iOS platforms. “It is safe against any video replay attacks and static photo authentication attempts by anti-social elements and a contactless, anytime- anywhere modality,” the government said.