The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has collaborated with a private satellite-based internet service provider, Starlink, for seamless Aadhaar-based customer verification. In a statement, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said that the use of Aadhaar authentication by a global satellite internet provider demonstrates the scalability and reliability of India’s digital infrastructure.

It added that this collaboration emphasises how Aadhaar can enable innovation in service delivery while ensuring transparency and accountability. Referring to Aadhaar as a catalyst for ease of living and ease of doing business, the Ministry said that its face authentication solution is now gaining momentum faster due to its ease of usage and convenience for Aadhaar number holders.