<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Aadhaar is introducing new features to address key challenges by using authenticated government databases for cross-verifying user information and integrating electricity bill databases.</li><li>The new features include QR code-based Aadhaar sharing to offer users more control over their data, making updates easier and Aadhaar usage more digital-first.</li><li>Despite being a cornerstone of India's digital identity infrastructure, Aadhaar has faced challenges in updating details, especially for vulnerable populations like homeless individuals and the third gender.</li><li>UIDAI's efforts aim to digitize and decentralize Aadhaar updates, addressing operational complaints and improving identity infrastructure, while concerns over privacy and misuse persist with the new digital features.</li></ul>

Aadhaar: New features seek to address key pain points

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