How to use Aadhaar-based authentication for UPI activation on Google Pay?

Google Pay has announced the launch of Aadhaar-based registration for UPI through the National Payments Corporation of India. By leveraging the Aadhaar-based UPI onboarding flow, Google Pay aims to facilitate the setup of UPI IDs for a larger user base, enabling more individuals to engage in digital payments. By incorporating Aadhaar-based registration, Google Pay aims to simplify the UPI setup process and drive the adoption of digital payments among a wider audience in India. Google Pay offers users the choice between a Debit card or Aadhaar-based UPI onboarding or Aadhaar-based registration, where users need to enter the first six digits of their Aadhaar number. Authentication involves entering OTPs from UIDAI and the user's bank The user's bank will then finalize the process and enable them to set their UPI PIN After completing the Aadhaar-based UPI onboarding process on Google Pay, customers gain access to various functionalities within the app, including making transactions and checking balances.