Dr. Jitendra Singh said: In the first five days of the DLC Campaign 5.0, 40 lakh certificates and face authentication reached 80%.

Digital Literacy Campaign 5.0 (DLC 5.0) has been launched by the government in both rural and urban areas with the aim of strengthening digital identity. The main objective of this campaign is to provide citizens with secure, fast and accessible identity solutions and to reduce fraud present in existing identity systems. Compared to previous versions, DLC 5.0 prioritizes face‑based biometric technology, thereby reducing the likelihood of human error in the identification process. In this context, the use of digital certificates has been expanded in various public services such as health, education and social security.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, the chief technical advisor of the campaign, said that in the first five days about 40 lakh digital certificates have been issued. This figure not only shows a remarkable increase compared to previous phases, but also indicates that citizens have adopted the new system positively. The adoption rate of facial authentication has reached 80 %, meaning three out of four users now access services through their face. This shift has accelerated login processes on various government portals and reduced identity‑related disputes.

Experts believe that the successful implementation of DLC 5.0 is a significant step towards digital inclusion. In upcoming phases, there are plans to further expand the campaign, including issuing certificates through mobile units in small towns and remote villages. Additionally, data