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Aadhaar Digital Governance Initiatives

October 6 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 26 0

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched five digital identity initiatives at Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata on 29 September 2026, marking the 17th Aadhaar Day.
Face Authentication for Electronic Public Distribution System (ePDS) was launched jointly by UIDAI, the Department of Food and Public Distribution, and the National Informatics Centre.
SWIK Portal 2.0 and the Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) Framework were introduced to support Aadhaar authentication for eligible entities with low-volume requirements.
A Token Management System was launched for residents visiting UIDAI offices, while its revamped website now supports 13 languages.
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI, which functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).