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@article{196110,
        author = {Ms. Insiya Fatima},
        title = {Evolution Of Digi Locker: A Study on Digital India and Unified Identity},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {52-56},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196110},
        abstract = {DigiLocker, a flagship initiative under the Digital India Programme, has undergone a profound transformation over the years. Earlier it was conceived as a "Digital Wallet" for document storage, has now evolved into the "Trust Layer" This paper utilizes a secondary data-driven approach to map the evolution of DigiLocker from 2015 to 2026. The study highlights transition of Digi Locker from simple file storage to a Unified Digital Identity framework, integrating with systems like APAAR (Education), ABHA (Healthcare), and the newly mandated RBI verification protocols. The paper concludes that DigiLocker is no longer a peripheral tool but a central nervous system for India’s paperless governance.},
        keywords = {DigiLocker, Digital India, Unified Digital Identity, E-Governance, APAAR, Paperless Administration.},
        month = {March},
        }