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UIDAI Awards PFMS for Fastest Aadhaar User Agency Onboarding
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 10:02 PM
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recognized the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) for achieving the quickest onboarding as an Aadhaar User Agency, marking a milestone in digital integration.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced that the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) has been honoured for completing the fastest onboarding process as an Aadhaar User Agency. The recognition was presented during a ceremony organized by UIDAI to highlight the role of Aadhaar in streamlining government payments.
PFMS, the central platform that tracks and manages the flow of funds for various government schemes, integrated Aadhaar verification into its workflow ahead of schedule. This rapid integration enables real‑time authentication of beneficiaries, reducing delays and enhancing transparency in subsidy disbursement.
According to a UIDAI spokesperson, the swift onboarding showcases PFMS's technical readiness and its commitment to leveraging Aadhaar for secure, efficient financial transactions. The agency expects the move to accelerate the digitisation of public welfare payments across the country.
The award underscores the broader government push to embed Aadhaar across financial and service delivery systems, aiming to curb leakages and improve citizen experience. UIDAI indicated that similar onboarding timelines will be targeted for other key platforms in the coming months.
PFMS, the central platform that tracks and manages the flow of funds for various government schemes, integrated Aadhaar verification into its workflow ahead of schedule. This rapid integration enables real‑time authentication of beneficiaries, reducing delays and enhancing transparency in subsidy disbursement.
According to a UIDAI spokesperson, the swift onboarding showcases PFMS's technical readiness and its commitment to leveraging Aadhaar for secure, efficient financial transactions. The agency expects the move to accelerate the digitisation of public welfare payments across the country.
The award underscores the broader government push to embed Aadhaar across financial and service delivery systems, aiming to curb leakages and improve citizen experience. UIDAI indicated that similar onboarding timelines will be targeted for other key platforms in the coming months.