New Delhi: The Aadhaar face authentication system, developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has witnessed substantial growth, with over 78 percent of its total transactions occurring in the financial year 2024-25 alone, the government has announced.
Since its launch in October 2022, the biometric authentication solution has recorded a cumulative transaction count exceeding 130.5 crore.
Notably, around 102 crore transactions have been processed in the ongoing financial year (FY25), reflecting its increasing adoption and widespread use.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, this surge highlights the growing trust in the technology and its seamless benefits for Aadhaar number holders.
During the first quarter of 2024 (January-March), nearly 39.5 crore face authentication transactions were recorded, including over 15.25 crore transactions in March alone, marking a 21.6 percent increase compared to the previous month.
“This milestone demonstrates the widespread acceptance of face authentication as a reliable biometric verification method across multiple sectors, including fintech, finance, and telecommunications,” the ministry stated.
The Aadhaar face authentication system is actively being utilised in various government schemes to ensure the efficient and targeted delivery of benefits.
Several flagship programs, such as PM Awas (Urban), PM E-Drive, PM-JAY, PM Ujjwala, PM Kisan, and PM Internship, have integrated this technology to streamline beneficiary authentication.
In addition to its role in welfare programs, the authentication method serves as a crucial alternative for individuals—particularly senior citizens and those engaged in manual labour—who face challenges with fingerprint-based biometric verification due to age-related or occupational factors.
Currently, 102 entities, spanning both government and private sectors, are leveraging Aadhaar face authentication for secure identity verification.
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The AI-powered technology is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms and is designed to resist video replay attacks and static photo-based fraud attempts, making it a robust and contactless verification solution.
By allowing users to authenticate their identity with just a face scan, this advanced biometric system enhances both security and convenience, reinforcing Aadhaar’s role as a trusted digital identity framework, the ministry emphasised.
