Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Himachal Pradesh Launches Face Authentication for Public Services
The Himachal Pradesh government is making it easier for people to get services by using face recognition in its public distribution system.
The state is also doing a great job of getting Aadhaar cards for kids under five.
To help with this, they're setting up special stations at vaccination places.
They're also working to update existing Aadhaar information.
The goal is for everyone in the state to have an Aadhaar card.
This should make things more efficient and help families get the services they need.
Himachal Pradesh launched face authentication for its public distribution system.
The state leads the nation with 56% Aadhaar coverage for children under five, surpassing the 39% national average.
Pendency of mandatory biometric updates decreased from 5.5 lakh to 4.75 lakh in the last three months.
Aadhaar kits will be deployed at immunisation centers for enrollment of children aged zero to five.
The state government aims for 100% Aadhaar saturation.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena and Deputy Director General (UIDAI) Dhiraj Sarin.
- What
- Himachal Pradesh launched face authentication in its public distribution system and is working to improve Aadhaar coverage.
- When
- August 1, as reported by PTI.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To achieve 100% Aadhaar saturation and improve public service delivery.
- Initiative
- Face authentication in public distribution system
- State Leader
- Himachal Pradesh
- Aadhaar Coverage (Children <5)
- 56%
- National Average (Children <5)
- 39%
- Biometric Update Pendency Reduction
- From 5.5 lakh to 4.75 lakh