February 28th 2025.
The government of India has recently taken a step towards enhancing the convenience of citizens by launching the Aadhaar Good Governance portal. This initiative aims to simplify the process of authentication requests, making it more efficient and user-friendly. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has stated that this move is in line with their efforts to promote ease of living and improve access to services for people.
Krishnan, the Secretary of MeitY, emphasized that the launch of this platform, along with continuous improvements in other processes, will expedite the incorporation of more use cases in the realm of good governance and ease of living. Bhuvnesh Kumar, the CEO of UIDAI, believes that Aadhaar has played a crucial role in the growth of India's digital economy. He also mentioned that it is a key facilitator of good governance, with a strong focus on the needs of residents.
The Aadhaar Good Governance portal has been specifically designed to simplify the submission and approval process for entities, in accordance with the prescribed rules. This includes both government and non-government entities, and is aimed at promoting ease of living and providing hassle-free access to a variety of services. With over a billion Indians placing their trust in Aadhaar and using it for more than 100 billion authentications in the past decade, it is considered the most reliable form of digital identification in the world.
The recent amendment to the Aadhaar Act has expanded its scope, which will further enhance the ease of living for citizens and enable them to access a wider range of services without any hassle. This amendment allows both government and non-government entities to utilize Aadhaar authentication for the purpose of promoting innovation, knowledge dissemination, and improving the overall living conditions of residents.
The Ministry has stated that the Aadhaar Good Governance portal will serve as a comprehensive guide for entities seeking authentication services. It will provide detailed standard operating procedures and assist them in the application and onboarding process. Additionally, private entities can also integrate face authentication into their customer-facing apps, allowing for convenient and secure authentication anytime, anywhere.
In line with their commitment to making Aadhaar more people-friendly, the Ministry also proposed rules to enable Aadhaar authentication for entities other than government departments. This amendment will benefit citizens in various sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, credit rating bureau, e-commerce, education, and aggregator services. Similarly, service providers will also find this beneficial for tasks like employee attendance, customer onboarding, e-KYC verification, and exam registrations. Overall, this initiative will not only simplify processes but also ensure trusted transactions for both service providers and citizens.
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