Companion app for India's Aadhaar system
mAadhaar is a free utility app for mobile devices developed by Unique Identification Authority of India. It is a government service that aims to provide residents of India with unique digital identification numbers. It will serve as their valid IDs to use for various applications and purposes.
Joining the likes of UMANG India, mAadhaar is a government-led program and initiative that aims to help users transition into digital solutions and infrastructures for availing of government services from anywhere and just by using their smartphones or tablets. It also boasts multi-language support for all types of users.
Features of mAadhaar
The updated mAadhaar app offers a variety of services, including the ability to order an Aadhaar print, update personal details on Aadhaar, and enroll in a paperless KYC process. Additionally, users can request a new Aadhaar card to be delivered to their home address, with a nominal delivery charge. This feature reinforces the app's role in streamlining Aadhaar-related services for users.
How to use mAadhaar?
To use the mAadhaar app, users must log in by entering their mobile number and Aadhaar card number. This process involves a One-Time Password (OTP) for authentication, ensuring that the user’s Aadhaar number is securely registered in the app. This registration grants users a valid digital copy of their Aadhaar card on their smartphones.
Digital identification
The digital age is now, and its influence has spread throughout all aspects of daily life, from online financial services to e-shopping, and others. One sector that's also starting to make strides are local and international governments around the world looking to make it easy for citizens to avail of their services. If you live in India, mAadhaar is one such example.
Aadhaar is the largest biometric system in the world, and it's India's attempt at providing its citizens with a unique and legitimate form of digital identification as valid ID for services in the country. With this app, you can apply for one and input all the necessary information and biometric data straight from your smartphone. Once registered, you can take advantage of other related services and features.
Some of them include the option to acquire a PVC Aadhaar Card with additional security features such as holograms, micro text, invisible logos, and others. If you own land or property, you will also be assigned a Bhudhaar, a digital number to signify and prove your ownership. One area that needs more improvement is the app’s user interface, which is unnecessarily complicated to navigate and use.
Recent updates and download information
The mAadhaar app, developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has recently been updated. Users are encouraged to download the latest version to access all features, as older versions will eventually cease to function. The updated app is approximately 43.6MB in size.
Great concept, bad app
Despite its ease of use, the mAadhaar app has faced challenges, such as issues with connecting to the central database. However, recent updates have improved the user interface, making it more user-friendly and easier to navigate. These updates indicate UIDAI's commitment to continually enhancing the app, although concerns about the app’s security measures and resistance to hacking remain.
To conclude, mAadhaar provides a convenient way to apply for an Aadhaar using just your mobile device. The whole process can be done online and you can even access additional services. The app itself needs a lot of work, though, to make the user experience better. Hopefully, this issue will be addressed as soon as possible in an update. Nevertheless, it's still worth checking out.
