New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The AI- and machine learning (ML)-based Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions, developed in-house by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), have witnessed massive growth, with over 78 percent of total transactions occurring in the FY25 fiscal year alone, which ended March 31, 2025, according to a release from the Ministry of Electronics and IT on Tuesday.
Since the face authentication solution was introduced in October 2022, UIDAI has recorded a cumulative total of over 130.5 crore transactions, of which nearly 102 crore were recorded in the 2024-25 financial year. This reflects the growing usage and adoption of the solution and its seamless benefits for Aadhaar number holders.
In the past three months (January to March), nearly 39.5 crore face authentication transactions were recorded. In March alone, the face authentication solutions logged more than 15.25 crore transactions, a 21.6 percent increase from the previous month.
This achievement highlights the trust and adoption of this new biometric authentication modality across diverse sectors, including fintech, finance, and telecommunications.
Dozens of government services offered by both central and state governments are utilizing 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 leveraging Aadhaar face authentication.
Face authentication also serves as a robust alternative, assisting senior citizens and others who face challenges with fingerprint quality due to reasons such as manual labor or health issues.
As of now, 102 entities in both the government and private sectors are using Aadhaar face authentication. This AI-based modality operates on both Android and iOS platforms and is secure against video replay attacks and static photo authentication attempts by malicious actors, offering a contactless, anytime-anywhere solution, according to the release.
This authentication modality allows users to verify their identity with just a face scan, ensuring convenience while maintaining stringent security standards, the release added. (ANI)
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