New Aadhaar governance portal launched to enhance ease of living and citizen-centric services

The government has introduced a new Aadhaar Governance Portal (http://swik.meity.gov.in) aimed at streamlining the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests.

Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the platform follows the recent amendments to the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2025, under the Aadhaar Act of 2016. The new rules are designed to support good governance and improve the delivery of various welfare services and benefits.

According to the ministry, the portal is part of ongoing efforts to simplify processes, enhance service delivery, and improve the overall ease of living for citizens.

S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY, said that the platform will expedite the inclusion of new use cases in governance, further improving accessibility to essential services.

Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO of UIDAI, emphasized Aadhaar’s pivotal role in supporting India’s digital economy and promoting resident-centric governance.

Kumar said that the new portal simplifies the process for entities seeking Aadhaar authentication approval, offering clear, step-by-step guidance to ensure seamless onboarding.

Both government and private entities can now use Aadhaar authentication for public services like innovation, knowledge sharing, and improving access to essential services. This will help citizens access services across sectors such as healthcare, education, e-commerce, and hospitality more easily. Service providers will also benefit from Aadhaar authentication for tasks such as staff attendance, customer onboarding, and e-KYC verification.

The portal provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to help entities apply for Aadhaar authentication and onboard seamlessly. Face authentication may also be integrated into customer-facing apps, enabling easy, anytime authentication.