Explained | How UIDAI’s new Aadhaar app enables secure offline verification

Aadhaar update: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Aadhaar app, a new digital platform designed to provide its users with seamless access to Aadhaar-related services while strengthening offline identity verification.

The app is positioned as a key tool for Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs), allowing them to complete Aadhaar verification through Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials (VCs). These credentials are designed to function without requiring real-time access to UIDAI’s Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR), enabling consent-based identity checks even in low-connectivity environments.