The central government has taken a big decision regarding the use of Aadhaar card. Now there will be no need to provide a physical copy of Aadhaar card during hotel, airport or train ticket verification.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on Tuesday announced a new ‘Aadhaar app’ through which identity can be verified instantly by scanning the QR code.
Users will have to download the Aadhaar app on their phone. After this, the user will log in to the app and a unique QR code will be generated. Wherever Aadhaar verification is required (such as hotel check-in, airport security), this QR code will be scanned. The app will also have facial authentication facility, through which the user’s identity will be instantly verified. This app will be different from the existing mAadhaar app.
What are the benefits?
No photocopy required – Now there will be no need to submit a copy of the Aadhaar card.
Security will increase – The QR code system will reduce the risk of duplication or misuse of the Aadhaar card.
Instant verification – Like UPI payments, verification will be completed once the QR code is scanned.
What did the IT Minister say?
Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said, “This technology will take India another step towards digital empowerment. Now citizens will not need to carry a physical copy of their Aadhaar card with them.”
How to make an Aadhaar card
To get an Aadhaar card, you have to visit your nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre. There you have to fill a form in which you have to give your name, date of birth, address and other necessary information. After this, your biometric information is taken such as fingerprint, eye scan and photograph. After enrolment, you get a receipt with the enrolment number. After a few weeks, the Aadhaar card is sent to your address by post or you can also download it from the UIDAI website.
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