UIDAI working to take Aadhaar global: CEO

New Delhi - The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is striving to expand Aadhaar globally, according to Saurabh Vijay, the UIDAI CEO. During a discussion at Global Fintech Fest 2026, Mr. Vijay stated his aspiration is to make the Aadhaar infrastructure the best in class to support its global reach. He emphasized the importance of interoperability, an aspect currently under examination, to enhance the technology's international usability.

Existing proof of concepts (PoCs) are being conducted, alongside legal framework adjustments to make Aadhaar international. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a partner of UIDAI, has introduced three products, some of which may extend to overseas markets. UIDAI collaborates closely with NPCI for authenticating financial transactions.

Additionally, the UIDAI is drafting guidelines to enable small merchants to conduct Aadhaar-enabled authentication for the KYC (Know Your Customer) process, aiming to streamline the onboarding experience for customers.