Aadhaar upgrade soon: Update your mobile number in minutes using new app
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Why in news
UIDAI is launching a new feature in the mAadhaar app to allow users to update their mobile numbers via facial recognition without visiting an enrollment center.
Background
The update process costs ₹75 and takes up to 30 days to process. Users must use the mAadhaar app on Android and iOS devices to align their face within a frame and verify the new number using facial recognition.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyUIDAI: The body responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers and managing the mAadhaar app.
- FactThe cost for updating a mobile number via the new app is ₹75.
- FactThe processing time for the mobile number update via the app is up to 30 days.
- S&TThe update process utilizes facial recognition technology for verification.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the shift towards biometric-based self-service platforms enhances the efficiency of the Aadhaar ecosystem while addressing concerns regarding digital inclusion.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Accessibility gap: Potential exclusion of populations with low digital literacy or limited smartphone access
- Security trade-off: Balancing the convenience of remote facial recognition against risks of deepfake-based identity theft
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Reliance on stable internet connectivity and high-end smartphone hardware for biometric verification
Keywords: Digital Identity · Biometric Authentication · e-Governance · Financial Inclusion · Data Privacy
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