The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has initiated a comprehensive review titled “Aadhaar Vision 2032” to outline a roadmap for the next decade of India’s digital identity system

About ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’

• Objective: To strengthen Aadhaar’s technological foundation and ensure its continued relevance in India’s digital governance and economy over the next decade.
• Goal: Create a secure, scalable, and privacy-compliant identity ecosystem aligned with emerging data protection and cybersecurity standards, including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
• Key Focus Areas:
• • Artificial Intelligence (AI): For intelligent and adaptive authentication mechanisms.
  • Blockchain: To enhance trust, transparency, and immutability in digital identity verification.
  • Quantum Computing: To ensure quantum-resilient security systems for future cyber challenges.
  • Advanced Encryption: To safeguard citizen data against next-generation cyber threats.

Significance of Aadhaar in India’s Governance

• Ubiquitous Role: Aadhaar serves as a universal identity document for access to welfare schemes, financial services, and public utilities.
• Scale: Over 142.7 crore Aadhaar numbers have been issued across India.
• Integration with Services: 
• • Mandatory for linking with PAN cards, filing income tax returns, and Tatkal ticket booking on IRCTC.
  • Required for availing government subsidies, applying for loans, or creating rental agreements.

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Significance of Aadhaar Vision 2032

• Strategic Objective: Reinforces Aadhaar’s position as the technological backbone of India’s digital governance.
• Security and Privacy: Aligns with DPDP Act to ensure compliance with emerging data protection frameworks.
• People-Centric Approach: The roadmap focuses on inclusivity, transparency, and user trust in digital identity systems.

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