A case to keep Aadhaar as a voluntary KYC document

A Case for Voluntary Aadhaar KYC

Since the issuance of the first Aadhaar number in 2010, Aadhaar and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) have made significant progress.

Notably, over 142 crore individuals held Aadhaar cards as of August 2025. The UIDAI operates independently under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act 2016.

Aadhaar is a crucial component of the JAM trinity and a symbol of the government's digital public infrastructure.

Aadhaar is the centre piece of the JAM trinity as well as the government’s poster child for digital public infrastructure.

Author's summary: Aadhaar's growth and stability are evident.

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