Aadhaar to Work Abroad Too; Plans Underway for 300 Million Daily Authentication
You likely need an Aadhaar card for government tasks and your children’s school admissions. In a significant development, plans are being made to extend Aadhaar authentication facilities to Indians living abroad.
The Aadhaar card is considered an essential document for residents of India. It serves not only as proof of identity but is also utilized for government procedures and other critical tasks. Consequently, the usage of Aadhaar is steadily increasing, and preparations are underway to further expand Aadhaar-related services in the near future.
Preparing for 300 Million Daily Authentications
The UIDAI Chairman stated that approximately 100 million (10 crore) authentications are currently performed daily, but plans are in place to increase this figure to between 250 million and 300 million (25 to 30 crore). Additionally, UIDAI is preparing to launch Aadhaar authentication services overseas.
Will Aadhaar Work Outside India?
Currently, Aadhaar is primarily used within India; however, UIDAI is considering enabling identity verification via Aadhaar abroad in the future. This would directly benefit Indians residing overseas. Many people might be wondering whether this facility has already been implemented.
Has It Been Implemented Yet?
The answer is no; Aadhaar authentication has not yet been launched abroad, as security-related aspects are currently being addressed. However, if this facility is implemented in the future, it could offer significant benefits to Indians living overseas.
What Are the Benefits for Indians Living Abroad?
If UIDAI implements the Aadhaar authentication facility, verifying one’s identity while abroad would become easier.
However, this facility has not yet been launched.