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New Delhi, December 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Bihar Aadhaar Authentication Framework (BAAF), a pioneering and citizen-centric digital solution, has been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH 2024 e-Governance Award in the Silver Category. The award was presented to representatives of Bihar’s Department of Information Technology (DIT) at a grand ceremony held in New Delhi.
Vivek Kumar Nirala, Project Lead at Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation (BELTRON), and Prabhat Kumar, Senior Consultant at DIT, Bihar, accepted the accolade from Sameer Kochhar, Managing Director of the SKOCH Group. This recognition highlights the transformative potential of BAAF in enhancing governance through technology.
The BAAF system has revolutionized the way Aadhaar credentials are encrypted and authenticated, ensuring seamless access to critical public services for the residents of Bihar. With an impressive daily average of over 2.5 lakh Aadhaar authentication transactions, the framework underscores its efficiency and deep integration into the state’s service delivery mechanisms.
At the core of BAAF lies the Bihar Aadhaar Vault, a robust infrastructure developed by CSM Tech, which ensures data security, regulatory compliance, and the efficient management of Aadhaar numbers. By adhering to UIDAI standards and specifications, this framework has set new benchmarks for secure and trustworthy authentication.
Over the past five years, BAAF has successfully facilitated more than 620 million Aadhaar authentications across 13 departments and Sub-AUA (Aadhaar Authentication Agencies) in Bihar. This remarkable milestone reflects the framework’s scalability, reliability, and pivotal role in advancing digital governance in the state.
This award is a testament to the unwavering trust placed by the people of Bihar in Aadhaar’s transformative capabilities. BAAF not only safeguards sensitive data but also empowers citizens with secure, transparent, and efficient access to public services.
The recognition of BAAF at the SKOCH Awards 2024 positions Bihar as a frontrunner in leveraging technology for impactful governance. The initiative sets a benchmark for data-driven innovation, fostering trust and transparency in the public sector.
