UIDAI Launches Aadhaar Hackathon: Win ₹2 Lakhs, Innovate for Digital India!

• UIDAI, NIC, and MeitY launch an online hackathon to foster Aadhaar-based innovations and improve services.
• Indian university students (18+ by Jan 1, 2026) can participate individually or in teams of up to five.
• Registrations open January 5 via the JanParichay portal; college ID submission is mandatory.
• Participants analyze anonymized Aadhaar data to identify shortcomings and propose solutions for service improvement.
• Top prize is ₹2 lakhs, with ₹1.5 lakhs for second and ₹75,000 for third place, plus certificates and travel coverage.

Why It Matters: Students can innovate with Aadhaar data, win cash prizes, and contribute to India's digital future.