UIDAI Launches Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenge for Children's Fingerprint Authentication
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UIDAI and IIIT-Hyderabad launch Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenge |
| Objective | Enhance fingerprint authentication for children (5-10 years) to address age invariance |
| Focus | 1:1 fingerprint matching algorithms and biometric updates after 5-10 years |
| Dataset | Anonymized field-collected data by UIDAI to secure evaluation |
| Participation | Open to global researchers and developers |
| Timeline | March 25, 2025 - May 25, 2025 |
| Prize Pool | ₹7.7 lakh (USD 9,000) |
| Registration | Available on UIDAI website |
| Opportunities | Top performers may collaborate with UIDAI |
| Future Plans | Benchmarking algorithms for iris and face authentication |
| Aadhaar's Role | Supports 90 million authentication transactions daily for essential services |