UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-based customer verification
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd on 20 August 2025 as a Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC User Agency for Aadhaar-based customer verification.
Summary
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) onboarded satellite internet provider Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd for Aadhaar-based customer verification, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 20 August 2025. Starlink was appointed as a Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC User Agency in the presence of UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar. Aadhaar e-KYC is to make customer onboarding quick, paperless and compliant with KYC norms, and Aadhaar authentication by users will be voluntary as per existing rules.
Key facts
- Date
- 20 Aug 2025
- Entity
- Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd
- Role
- Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC User Agency
- Present
- UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar
- User authentication
- Voluntary, as per existing rules
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In what capacity was Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd appointed by UIDAI in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC User Agency
Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd was appointed as a Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC User Agency.
Who was the CEO of UIDAI in whose presence Starlink was onboarded for Aadhaar authentication in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhuvnesh Kumar
Starlink's appointment was done in the presence of UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar.