AADHAAR AUTHENTICATION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AMENDMENT, 2025

GS2 GOVERNANCE

Key Highlights:

• Objective: Improve transparency and inclusivity in governance, enhance service delivery, and ease of living.
• Expanded Scope: Both government and private entities can use Aadhaar for services in e-commerce, healthcare, travel, tourism, and hospitality.

New Features:

• Streamlined Approval: Entities must apply via a portal with usage details, and UIDAI reviews before MeitY approval.
• Innovation Focus: Encourages development of digital solutions for better service delivery and knowledge dissemination.

Changes from 2020 Rules:

• Removal of emphasis on public funds leakage prevention.
• A broader range of entities can now propose Aadhaar authentication use.

Potential Applications:

• Hotels: Improve guest authentication.
• Healthcare: Simplified Aadhaar verification for patients.

This amendment aims to create stronger public-private collaborations to foster inclusive governance.