Page 3 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Why India's first Aadhaar holder is now locked out of welfare schemes
This issue is rooted in deeper structural problems with the Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, which has suffered from technical glitches, exclusion errors, and lack of accountability
 "Why India's first Aadhaar holder is now locked out of welfare schemes")
Uganda gears up to roll out of Aadhaar-like ID system, eyes UPI adoption
MOSIP is an open-source digital identity platform developed in India to help governments build secure and inclusive Aadhaar-like national ID systems
 "Uganda gears up to roll out of Aadhaar-like ID system, eyes UPI adoption")
EPFO members can activate UAN using face scan feature on UMANG app
They have to install UMANG & AadhaarFaceRD apps, enter Aadhaar & mobile number, give consent, and complete live photo capture for verification
 "EPFO members can activate UAN using face scan feature on UMANG app")
New Aadhaar app to have Face ID, QR code: How will it change identity check
The app is currently available to a closed currently and will be rolled out widely after testing
 "New Aadhaar app to have Face ID, QR code: How will it change identity check")
Upcoming Aadhaar app to replace need for physical card and photocopies
Government of India is working on a smartphone app for Aadhaar that it said would use facial recognition technology and QR codes to let users authenticate their identity
 "Upcoming Aadhaar app to replace need for physical card and photocopies")
ChatGPT can generate fake Aadhaar, PAN cards: How to verify them
If an individual is using an AI-generated Aadhaar or PAN card, a criminal complaint for fraud can be initiated against them
 "ChatGPT can generate fake Aadhaar, PAN cards: How to verify them")
The UPI of 2016 and today are completely different: NPCI MD & CEO Asbe
The primary focus remains on growing UPI, which has 10X growth potential. Currently, 400 to 450 million users use it monthly, it has the potential to grow to over 1 billion, said Dilip Asbe, MD, NPCI
 "The UPI of 2016 and today are completely different: NPCI MD & CEO Asbe")
Govt recovers Rs 416 cr from ineligible farmers under PM-KISAN: Centre
Chouhan, in a written reply, said the central government has disbursed over Rs 3.68 trillion to farmers in 19 installments since inception
 "Govt recovers Rs 416 cr from ineligible farmers under PM-KISAN: Centre")
EC, UIDAI experts to soon begin consultations on Aadhaar-voter card seeding
While voting rights can only be granted to a citizen of India, according to Article 326 of the Constitution, Aadhaar only establishes a person's identity
 "EC, UIDAI experts to soon begin consultations on Aadhaar-voter card seeding")
Feb records 2.25 bn Aadhaar authentications, 430 mn e-KYC transactions
The increasing adoption of Aadhaar-based verification underlines its growing role in banking, finance, and other sectors, making processes more seamless, secure, and efficient
 "Feb records 2.25 bn Aadhaar authentications, 430 mn e-KYC transactions")
Aadhaar was a $1.3 billion 'misstep', says Hotmail Co-Founder Sabeer Bhatia
Hotmail Co-Founder Sabeer Bhatia criticised Aadhaar, stating that voiceprints and video recordings would have been cheaper and better at automating security and verification processes
 "Aadhaar was a $1.3 billion 'misstep', says Hotmail Co-Founder Sabeer Bhatia")
Link Aadhaar and activate UAN by February 15 to secure your EPFO benefits
It is mandatory to seed your Aadhaar with your bank account to avail the benefits of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
 "Link Aadhaar and activate UAN by February 15 to secure your EPFO benefits")
Govt allows private firms to use Aadhaar verification for service delivery
The Supreme Court had in September 2018 termed Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act "susceptible to misuse". The Section 57 empowered private entities to seek and use Aadhaar authentication
 "Govt allows private firms to use Aadhaar verification for service delivery")
No Aadhaar card to persons who did not apply for NRC, says Assam govt
The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting in view of an infiltration attempt by citizens of trouble-hit Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference here
 "No Aadhaar card to persons who did not apply for NRC, says Assam govt")
Business correspondents' body demands higher charges for AePS withdrawals
Faced with a jump in costs and transaction failures, bank agents are demanding an upward revision of per-transaction charges to 1 per cent or Rs 21, whichever is lower
 "Business correspondents' body demands higher charges for AePS withdrawals")
December 2024: Aadhaar, credit cards, FDs-financial changes to keep in mind
From Aadhaar updates to changes in credit card rewards and stricter rules for OTP traceability, here's what you need to know
 "December 2024: Aadhaar, credit cards, FDs-financial changes to keep in mind")
Government blocks websites exposing Aadhaar, PAN details of users
In line with this, prompt action has been taken to block these websites, said the Ministry
All doctors to have unique IDs; NMC starts registration on its new portal
The National Medical Register (NMR) is a dynamic database and will be a central repository of all registered doctors
 "All doctors to have unique IDs; NMC starts registration on its new portal")
Govt to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October
A pilot project was earlier conducted in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, and 19 states have already onboarded the project, Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi said
 "Govt to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October")
Aadhaar free update ends on 14 September: Check step-by-step guide
Ensure that the mobile number linked to Aadhaar is the same, says UIDAI