Battery Aadhaar Initiative aims to reshape India’s battery ecosystem

A new digital identity for every battery

Battery Aadhaar Initiative aims to reshape India’s battery ecosystem: India has taken a big leap in the electric energy sector with the launch of the Battery Aadhaar Initiative 2025 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Unveiled at the Battery Summit 2025, this initiative brings a smart solution to track and monitor batteries across their entire lifespan.

Tata Elxsi, a leader in design and technology services, showcased this innovation through a tech demonstration using its MOBIUS+ platform. The platform acts as a Digital Product Passport, collecting and storing real-time data about every battery. This move is in line with India’s growing focus on sustainable energy and quality control.

What makes Battery Aadhaar unique?

The core idea of the initiative is simple but powerful: give every battery pack a unique digital identity. Think of it like an Aadhaar card, but for batteries. This identity isn’t just a number — it’s a data bank.

The system will store information like manufacturing source, battery chemistry, safety certificates, and overall performance. These details are accessible in real-time and are aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the battery supply chain.

Useful across the battery lifecycle

The benefits of this initiative are wide-ranging. It enables detailed tracking of charge-discharge cycles, helping predict when a battery might need maintenance. This will reduce sudden breakdowns and improve the lifespan of electric batteries.

Moreover, it supports efficient recycling by identifying usable parts of a battery. Recycling is a major part of the circular economy model that India is slowly adopting to reduce environmental waste and reliance on raw materials.

Strengthens regulation and consumer trust

Another key objective is to curb the flow of counterfeit batteries, which often pose safety risks. With verified identities, only registered and certified batteries will enter the market, making it easier for authorities to spot and remove fake products.

This initiative also boosts consumer confidence, especially in electric vehicles and storage solutions where battery performance is critical. From a regulatory perspective, this system could be a powerful tool for policymakers and environmental bodies.

Linked to larger global and domestic trends

Countries around the world are looking for ways to better manage battery waste and ensure performance. India is aligning itself with global practices through this program. Notably, the concept of Digital Product Passports is already being explored in the European Union for electronics and textiles.

In India, the adoption of electric vehicles and solar storage systems is rising, and with it, the need for reliable, recyclable, and traceable batteries.

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