Administrator
06 June 2025
Aadhaar number holders executed over 211 crore authentication transactions in May 2025 taking the cumulative number of such transactions to more than 15,223 crores since inception.
The May 2025 authentication transactions are more than the previous month, as well as of May 2024 when 201.76 Cr such transactions were carried out.
The growing number demonstrates how Aadhaar-based authentication has been playing a facilitating role in effective welfare delivery and the voluntary availing of various services offered by service providers. It is a catalyst of ease of living for millions of people.
The increasing number of Aadhaar authentication highlights the extensive usage and utility of the Aadhaar system, as well as the growth of the digital economy in the country.
The AI/ML-based Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions of UIDAI too witnessed a consistent growth. In May, 15.49 crore face authentication transactions were recorded, which underlines the adoption of this authentication modality and how it is benefiting Aadhaar number holders.
More than 100 entities both in government ministries and departments, financial institutions, oil marketing companies, telecom service providers among others are using face authentication for smooth delivery of benefits and services.
Similarly, in May over 37 Cr e-KYC transactions were carried out. Aadhaar e-KYC service continues to play a key role in improving customer experience and adding ease of doing business in sectors including banking and non-banking financial services.
