UIDAI launches five initiatives at Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata on the 17th Aadhaar Day
On 29 September 2026, the 17th Aadhaar Day, UIDAI held 'Aadhaar Samvaad' in Kolkata with over 600 stakeholders and unveiled five initiatives, including face authentication for ePDS.
Summary
MoS for Electronics & IT and Commerce Jitin Prasada was chief guest; UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay said the launches keep residents at the centre. The five initiatives are: face authentication for ePDS (UIDAI with the Department of Food and Public Distribution and NIC), SWIK Portal 2.0, a Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) framework, a Token Management System, and a revamped UIDAI website.
Key facts
- Event
- Aadhaar Samvaad, Kolkata, 29 September 2026
- Occasion
- 17th Aadhaar Day
- Participants
- Over 600 stakeholders
- Chief guest
- Jitin Prasada, MoS (Commerce & Industry; Electronics & IT)
- UIDAI CEO
- Saurabh Vijay
- Five initiatives
- Face authentication for ePDS; SWIK Portal 2.0; Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) framework; Token Management System; revamped website
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which city did UIDAI hold 'Aadhaar Samvaad' on the 17th Aadhaar Day, 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kolkata
UIDAI held Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata, with over 600 stakeholders, on the 17th Aadhaar Day.
Which of the following was NOT among the five initiatives UIDAI unveiled at Aadhaar Samvaad 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Masked Aadhaar e-PAN linkage
The five were face authentication for ePDS, SWIK Portal 2.0, a Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) framework, a Token Management System and a revamped website.
Who was the chief guest at UIDAI's Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata on 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jitin Prasada
MoS Jitin Prasada was chief guest; Saurabh Vijay is the CEO of UIDAI.