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On April 8, a new Aadhaar app was introduced by the IT ministry which has a lot of new updates.
The new updates include instant identity verification using QR codes and real-time face authentication, removing the need for physical Aadhaar cards or photocopies.
With new updates, now users can confirm their identity at hotels, airports, or offices by scanning a QR code and using face authentication, no physical ID is required.
The new app also removes the need for paper Aadhaar copies or scanned documents which are often required at hotels, courier services, or while booking travel.
By using this system, users can now share the necessary data digitally, instantly, and only with user consent.
The full rollout date has not yet been indicated and it would also depend on the outcomes and feedback from the pilot phase.
The program as per the government is aimed at early adaptors and institutional partners, with national deployment expected after refinement.