THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

NEW DELHI, APRIL 20, 2026

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rapidly expanded its Aadhaar-based offline verification system, onboarding 100 entities as Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) within just three months of its launch.

This significant milestone, announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, marks a major step towards secure, consent-based, and paperless identity verification across diverse sectors. The newly integrated OVSEs include government bodies, fintech firms, educational institutions, and hospitality services, reflecting growing confidence in Aadhaar's digital framework.

The system empowers Aadhaar holders to share limited, consent-based identity data via QR codes and digitally signed documents, bypassing real-time access to UIDAI's central database. This approach prioritizes user privacy, reduces operational complexities, and is set to enhance service delivery and ease of living for citizens.