A Case for Voluntary Aadhaar KYC
In the last 15 years, since the first Aadhaar number was issued in 2010, 'Aadhaar' and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) have made significant progress.
The number of Aadhaar card holders exceeds 142 crore (as of Aug 2025), and the UIDAI has gained independent status under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act 2016.
Aadhaar is a crucial part of the JAM trinity and the government's digital public infrastructure initiative, indicating growth and stability.
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 progress in 15 years.
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