Aadhaar number holders conducted more than 211 crore authentication transactions in May 2025. With this, the total number has now increased to 15,223 crore since the establishment of such transactions. Apart from this, 15.49 crore face certification transactions were recorded in May 2025.
The Special Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) released the data here that the Aadhaar authentication transactions in May are higher than last month. In May 2024, 201.76 crore such transactions took place.
The UIDAI stated that the increasing number shows how Aadhaar -based certification is playing a convenient role in effective welfare distribution, and voluntarily benefiting various services offered by service providers. This is a catalyst for millions of people to make life easier.
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The increasing number of certification shows the widespread use and utility of Aadhaar and the development of the digital economy in the country. The AI/ML based Aadhaar face certification solutions of UIDAI are also seen to be continuous increase. In May 2025, 15.49 crore face authentication transactions were recorded, which outlines the adoption of this certification method and the benefits of the Aadhaar number holders.
More than 100 institutions including ministries and departments, financial institutions, oil marketing companies, telecom service providers are using face authentication for profit and smooth distribution of services.
Similarly, more than 37 crore e-KYC transactions were done in May. Aadhaar E-KYC service is playing an important role in improving customer experience and adding ease of trading in areas including banking and non-banking financial services. Input agencies edited by: Sudhir Sharma
