India, Nov. 5 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded 300 'offline verification-seeking entities', which is expected to reduce the collection of physical Aadhaar copies as ID proof.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said the move marks a significant step towards expanding the use of Aadhaar-based offline verification across sectors ranging from hotels, hospitality, healthcare, education, events, gig economy, and consumer-facing players.

"Complementing growing adoption of Aadhaar App among residents, UIDAI has onboarded 300 Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs), since its rollout in January," UIDAI said.

Several entities keep a photocopy of Aadhaar in their record as proof of veri...