NEW DELHI, July 18: The government-backed Aadhaar App has crossed 4 crore (40 million) downloads, reflecting growing adoption of digital identity services as millions of residents use the platform to update Aadhaar details, manage security settings and access other services, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Saturday.
According to the ministry, the app has emerged as a one-stop digital platform for a range of Aadhaar-related services.
These include address updates from home, mobile number and email updates, biometric lock and unlock, and e-Aadhaar downloads.
Since its launch, the Aadhaar App has facilitated over 11.65 lakh address updates, allowing residents to keep their Aadhaar details up to date without visiting an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre.
The app has also enabled nearly 49 lakh mobile number updates, helping users maintain accurate contact information linked to their Aadhaar.
The app has also witnessed strong adoption of its privacy and security features, with residents using the Biometric Lock/Unlock facility more than 1.91 crore times.
The feature enables Aadhaar holders to instantly lock or unlock their biometrics, providing an additional layer of protection against misuse.(IANS)
