Aadhaar App Crosses 40 Million Downloads, Driving Convenient Digital Identity Services

**Executive Summary** This report details a significant milestone for the Aadhaar App, which has surpassed 40 million downloads as a primary platform for digital identity services. The document highlights high adoption rates for mobile, address, and email updates, alongside the frequent use of biometric security features. Notably, the email update service is now provided free of charge until December 31, 2026, to encourage further resident engagement. **Key Points / Main Content** **Service Adoption Milestones** * **Total Downloads:** The Aadhaar App has reached over 40 million (4 crore) downloads. * **Address and Mobile Updates:** The platform has facilitated 11.65 lakh address updates and approximately 49 lakh mobile number updates. * **Email Updates:** Since the launch of the email update feature on July 1, approximately 12.5 lakh email addresses have been added or updated. **Security and Privacy Features** * **Biometric Control:** Residents have used the Biometric Lock/Unlock feature more than 19.1 million times. * **Enhanced Security:** The app allows Aadhaar holders to instantly lock or unlock biometrics, providing an extra layer of personal information security. **Fee Waivers and Deadlines** * **Cost Reduction:** The fee for email updates, previously set at Rs 75, has been waived. * **Exemption Deadline:** The email update service will remain free of charge on the Aadhaar App until December 31, 2026. **Platform Utility** * **One-Stop Services:** The app serves as a digital platform for e-Aadhaar downloads, biometric management, and contact detail updates without requiring visits to physical Aadhaar centers. * **Digital India Alignment:** The application supports the "Viksit Bharat" vision by improving ease of living through a privacy-first identity verification method. **Impact Analysis** **Aadhaar Number Holders (Residents)** **Impact** Residents benefit from increased convenience and "ease of living" by managing identity details from home. They also gain greater control over their data through the biometric lock feature and financial savings via fee waivers. **Action Required** Residents should download the Aadhaar App to perform necessary updates and utilize the free email update service before the December 31, 2026, deadline. **UIDAI / Ministry of Electronics & IT** **Impact** The high adoption rate strengthens the digital communication link between the government and residents. It reduces the operational burden on physical Aadhaar centers by shifting updates to a digital-first platform. **Action Required** The authorities must continue to maintain the app's infrastructure to support high traffic and ensure the fee waiver is reflected in the system until the specified expiration date.

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