| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UIDAI and ISI Sign R&D Agreement for Aadhaar Enhancement |
| Date | August 12, 2025 |
| Parties Involved | Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) |
| Objective | Strengthen security, reliability, and technological capabilities of Aadhaar through research and development (R&D). |
| Duration | Five-year agreement (2025-2030) |
| Focus Areas | Biometrics, fraud detection, data analysis, algorithm enhancement, biometric liveness detection, advanced biometric matching, AI-based fraud detection. |
| Key Technologies | Biometric liveness detection, advanced biometric matching algorithms, AI and statistical models for fraud detection. |
| Impact on Aadhaar | Improve accuracy, speed, and fraud resistance of Aadhaar verification for 1.3 billion citizens. |
| Role of ISI | Provide academic depth and practical expertise in statistics, computer science, and data science to enhance Aadhaar's technological capabilities. |
| Importance | Address rising digital threats and privacy concerns in India's digital identity system. |
