UIDAI conducts webinar on ‘Offline Verification using Aadhaar App’

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) conducted an informative webinar on ‘Offline Verification using the Aadhaar App’.

Ahead of the formal launch of the new Aadhaar App, the meet observed participation of over 250 entities and individuals from various sectors.

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“The UIDAI gave a detailed overview of the advantages offered by offline verification,” the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on Wednesday.

In his welcome address, Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO, UIDAI, highlighted the objective of the webinar — to promote Offline Verification, build a strong ecosystem around it and spread awareness about the features, benefits, and potential of offline Aadhaar verification through the forthcoming Aadhaar app.

He emphasised that offline verification would offer both users and entities a secure, convenient, and privacy-protecting method for identity verification and discourage sharing and reliance on physical/ photocopy of Aadhaar, which otherwise is a possible reason for potential fraudulent practices.

This was followed by a detailed presentation by Vivek Chandra Verma, DDG, UIDAI, explaining the purpose, scope, and practical usage of offline verification. The session also covered in detail the technical framework, integration pathways, and future-ready nature of the verification process.

UIDAI officials touched upon several aspects of offline verification and its potential use cases, including hotel check-ins, residential society entry and event access. Officials explained the various modes of offline verification, including the QR-based verification.

Participants were also given a detailed overview of the advantages offered by offline verification, like the option to verify and share complete or selective Aadhaar information and the ability to confirm proof of presence through offline face verification.

UIDAI authorities underlined multiple benefits for Aadhaar Number Holders, like having Aadhaar details of up to five family members in the App; full control over what data of Aadhaar is shared; flexibility to disclose complete or selective Aadhaar information; one-click biometric lock/unlock for enhanced security; and features like hassle-free mobile number and address update options.

The session received an overwhelming response from ecosystem partners, with numerous queries being addressed live by the UIDAI team. Participants were encouraged to engage with UIDAI for exploring use cases, technical integration requirements, and the process of onboarding as Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs).

Towards the end, entities and participants were invited to stay tuned for more features and capabilities that are in the making and will be introduced with the new Aadhaar App and promote the Offline Verification ecosystem, aimed at improving resident convenience and strengthening secure digital identity services across the country.