Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Indian Railways to Verify Aadhaar to Curb Illegal Immigration
The Indian Railways is starting to randomly check people's Aadhaar cards to make sure everyone is who they say they are.
They've noticed some people are using fake IDs.
Ticket checkers will use a special app to scan the cards and see if they're real.
This will help stop people from pretending to be someone they're not and is like the Railways making sure only the right people are travelling.
The app works even if there is no internet.
Indian Railways will conduct random Aadhaar verification to check for illegal immigrants.
Traveling Ticket Examiners are instructed to verify Aadhaar cards.
The Railway Board cited instances of fake Aadhaar use for travel and employment.
Ticket checkers should use the mAadhaar App for verification.
The app allows for QR code-based verification and works offline.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Traveling Ticket Examiners (TTEs).
- What
- Random verification of Aadhaar cards using the mAadhaar app.
- When
- As of June 6, 2025, with implementation ongoing.
- Where
- On Indian Railways trains and at railway stations.
- Why
- To curb impersonation and misuse of Aadhaar cards by illegal immigrants.
Individuals using Fake Documents
Authorities
Impact on fraudulent travel and identity theft
Individuals using Fake Documents
Those using fake or forged documents for illegal travel
Authorities
Authorities aim to deter illegal immigration and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Action
- Random Aadhaar verification
- Reason
- To curb misuse of fake Aadhaar cards
- Target
- Illegal immigrants using fake IDs
- Tool
- mAadhaar App
- Involved Parties
- Railway Board, TTEs, UIDAI
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