Face Authentication Gains Traction As Aadhaar Transactions Surge Past 15,223 Crore

Aadhaar number holders carried out over 211 crore authentication transactions in May 2025, taking the cumulative number of such transactions since the inception of Aadhaar to more than 15,223 crore, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement on Friday.

The ministry noted that Aadhaar authentication transactions in May 2025 exceeded those recorded in May 2024, which stood at 201.76 crore.

“The growing number of authentications highlights the extensive usage and utility of Aadhaar, and the expansion of the digital economy in the country,” the ministry said in a statement.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) also reported continued growth in its AI/ML-powered face authentication system. In May alone, over 15 crore face authentication transactions were recorded, signalling increased adoption of the biometric modality.

More than 100 entities including government ministries and departments, financial institutions, oil marketing companies and telecom service providers are using face authentication to ensure the seamless and secure delivery of services and welfare benefits.

In May 2025, over 37 crore Aadhaar-based e-KYC transactions were conducted, underscoring the increasing adoption of digital verification in sectors such as banking and non-banking financial services. This trend is enhancing customer experience and promoting ease of doing business.

Last month, UIDAI also began sharing non-personal, anonymised data from the Aadhaar Dashboard on the open government data platform, [data.gov.in](https://data.gov.in). According to the Ministry of Electronics and IT, the initiative aims to further promote transparency, research, and data-driven policy making.