UIDAI allows face recognition for Aadhaar authentication from July 1

UIDAI move to give relief to those facing problems in biometric authentication

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has decided to enable face recognition as a means of biometric verification for Aadhaar, in addition to fingerprint and iris scans, from July 1.

The move is meant to facilitate the authentication of those who are unable to verify biometrically due to their worn-out fingerprints, old age or hard work conditions. However, the facility will be allowed on a need basis and can be used only in “fusion mode”, which means people can use it only along with other existing means of authentication.

“The face authentication provides additional option for all residents to have inclusive