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AI-Powered Face Authentication Hits Record 15.87 Crore in June as Aadhaar Transactions Soar

Developed in-house by UIDAI, the AI/ML-powered solution is used by more than 100 government ministries, departments, financial institutions, oil marketing companies and telecom service providers.

AI-Powered Face Authentication Hits Record 15.87 Crore in June as Aadhaar Transactions Soar

Key takeaways

  • Achieve record 15.87 crore transactions in June 2025 with AI-powered face authentication technology.
  • Experience a significant increase from 4.61 crore transactions in June 2024, indicating growing trust.
  • Utilize Aadhaar’s critical role in India’s digital economy and public service access.
  • Leverage facial biometrics for secure and convenient identity verification across various sectors.
  • Benefit from over 100 ministries and institutions using face authentication for enhanced service delivery.

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The adoption of artificial intelligence in India’s digital identity infrastructure is scaling new highs, with Aadhaar’s AI-driven face authentication technology witnessing an unprecedented 15.87 crore transactions in June 2025. 

This marks a dramatic surge from 4.61 crore transactions recorded in the same month last year, showcasing the growing trust and reliance on facial biometrics for secure and convenient identity verification, according to an official statement from the electronics & IT ministry. 

According to data released by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a total of 229.33 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out in June 2025, reflecting a 7.8% year-on-year growth. 

The steady rise highlights Aadhaar’s critical role in India’s expanding digital economy and its function as an enabler for accessing welfare schemes and public services. 

Since its inception, Aadhaar has facilitated over 15,452 crore authentication transactions.

The AI/ML-powered face authentication solution, developed in-house by UIDAI, operates seamlessly across Android and iOS platforms, allowing users to verify their identity with a simple face scan, the ministry informed. 

“This not only enhances user convenience but also strengthens the overall security framework,” it said. 

More than 100 government ministries, departments, financial institutions, oil marketing companies, and telecom service providers are actively using face authentication to ensure smoother, faster, and safer delivery of services and entitlements.

The system’s rapid expansion underscores how AI is reshaping the landscape of digital public infrastructure in India, it said. 

UIDAI’s face authentication technology, with nearly 175 crore cumulative transactions so far, is increasingly becoming central to Aadhaar’s verification ecosystem.
In addition to face authentication, Aadhaar’s electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) service recorded over 39.47 crore transactions in June 2025 alone. E-KYC continues to streamline onboarding and compliance processes across banking, financial services, and other regulated sectors, reinforcing Aadhaar’s position as a foundation for ease of living and doing business in India, the ministry shared.

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