India pledges support for Myanmar digital ID pilot | Biometric Update technological knowhow, regulatory practices and operational expertise. The MoU establishes expert consultations, implementation support and resource-sharing to lay the groundwork for Myanmar’s Digital Identity Pilot Project. Minister Kyaing underscored that a foundational electronic ID system is central to Myanmar’s digital government framework. He praised India’s pledge of essential IT assistance, strategic guidance, human resource development and policy expertise. Ambassador Thakur reaffirmed Delhi’s commitment to ongoing technical exchanges and the value of India’s operational experience in guiding implementation strategies. Previously, a Burmese delegation travelled to Bangalore to tour the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Technology Centre. Deputy DirectorGeneral Tanusree Deb Barma demonstrated how the Aadhaar system powers current operations, manages data input and continually refines record verification processes. Last year, at the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), institute leaders highlighted their partnership with Myanmar’s University of Information Technology and showcased India’s Modular Open-Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) deployments abroad. Representatives from India’s National Institute of Smart Government (NISG) joined the meeting, and also discussed the implementation of a digital ID modeled on Aadhaar in a subsequent discussion with Kyaing. 8/1/25, 9:52 AM months amid illegal issuance concerns Sri Lanka developing an elaborate AI strategy for economic expansion Ethiopia digitizes over 900 public services as digital govt strategy makes progress Credence ID joins MOSIP’s technology partner, system integrator list Sri Lanka’s digital economy needs creative DPI business models: official India gets public feedback to finetune digital personal data protection draft rules National Cybersecurity Chief: Malaysian national ID adoption must be voluntary Daily Biometrics News FEATURED COMPANY Securiport LLC is a global leader in the design and implementation of civil aviation security, border management, immigration control, and threat assessment systems. LEARN MORE NISG is managing an RFP for Sri Lanka’s national digital identity system issued in June. Digital ID under a repressive government Myanmar has seen armed conflict with insurgency groups, dissent over the military government’s rule, and crackdowns on opposition political parties and activists. While the country is split between prodemocracy and ethnic rebel groups and the military junta — which has limited control beyond major cities https://www.biometricupdate.com/202507/india-pledges-support-for-myanmar-digital-id-pilot More Biometrics Companies ID FOR ALL FEATURE REPORTS Unlocking financial inclusion with digital ID and payments in Pakistan ‘Interoperable but not identical’: applying ID standards across diverse communities Page 2 of 7