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Key Points

5 points
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50 million download milestone achieved.

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Over 6 million mobile number updates, 1.5 million address updates, and 2.3 million email updates processed.

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App includes biometric lock/unlock and e‑Aadhaar download features.

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More than 200 organisations now use offline verification with QR codes.

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Supports the government's Digital India goal of secure, paper‑less services.

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Summary

Through the app, users can update their phone number, address, and email, lock or unlock their biometric data, and download an electronic version of their identity document.

The program also expands offline verification, allowing authorised organisations to confirm identity using QR codes and digital signatures without a live internet connection, enhancing privacy and convenience.

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New Words to Learn

11 words
Aadhaar
India's unique identity number given to every resident.
digital
using computers, phones, or the internet instead of paper.
identity
the facts that tell who a person is, such as name and birth details.
biometric
technology that uses a part of your body, like a fingerprint, to prove who you are.
e‑Aadhaar
an electronic version of the Aadhaar identity document that can be stored on a phone.
privacy
keeping personal information hidden from people who should not see it.
verification
the process of checking that information is correct and belongs to the right person.
offline
working without needing a constant internet connection.
QR code
a square picture that can be scanned to quickly share information.
consent
giving permission for something to be done.
Digital India
the Indian government's plan to use technology to improve services for everyone.
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