The Unique Identification Authority of India has initiated a structured Bug Bounty Programme to bolster the security of the Aadhaar system. A group of 20 skilled security researchers and ethical hackers has been appointed to identify potential vulnerabilities in key digital platforms of UIDAI. These experts will assess platforms like the UIDAI official website, myAadhaar portal, and the Secure QR Code application for critical, high, medium, and low-risk vulnerabilities.
The Ministry of Electronics & IT mentioned that researchers will be rewarded based on the severity of the issues they uncover. The programme, conducted in collaboration with cybersecurity solution provider M/s ComOlho IT Private Limited, aims to enhance the security of UIDAI’s digital assets. It reflects UIDAI’s commitment to ensuring the security of its platforms for residents and stakeholders.
Such Bug Bounty Programmes are commonly utilized globally by leading technology platforms to enhance the safety and readiness of digital systems. UIDAI emphasizes the importance of information security in today’s digital landscape and is dedicated to enhancing its digital assets with the interests of the people in mind. The authority employs various security measures, including security audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring, to safeguard its systems.
UIDAI recently announced a significant initiative to cover over 1.03 lakh schools nationwide for mandatory biometric updates for students under Aadhaar. This effort has facilitated approximately 1.2 crore children in completing their biometric updates within their school premises. Launched in September 2025, the mission-mode drive was integrated with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) platform of the Department of School Education & Literacy.
