10 highlights from the largest survey on India’s unique digital identity
The State of Aadhaar 2019 report is based on a nation-wide study that captures the experiences and perspectives of over 167,000 households across 28 states and union territories, making it the largest primary dataset on the use of Aadhaar and more broadly, the use of national digital ID in the world. Mumbai, India : Dalberg, a leading social impact advisory group released the State of Aadhaar: A People’s Perspective report today, showing insights that can help drive a data-driven discourse on Aadhaar. The study reveals how people experience Aadhaar, a universal identity program for all residents in India — how they get it, update it, and use it across various public and private services, as well as their broader sentiments and trust in its use. Additionally, the data show which aspects of Aadhaar are working and which are not. The research is premised on the principle that the daily users of Aadhaar are best positioned to provide valuable feedback about their lived exper