NEW DELHI: The UIDAI has operationalised the first 'Aadhaar Seva Kendra' in Delhi and Vijayawada, setting in motion an ambitious plan to set up 114 such centres by the year-end. These Aadhaar centres, meant to facilitate enrolment, updation and other activities, will be UIDAI’s own and operate in addition to thousands of centres, currently being run by banks and post offices, and in government premises (offering similar Aadhaar services), sources privy to the development told PTI. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is in the midst of setting up ‘Aadhaar Seva Kendras’ (ASKs) - similar to the concept of Passport Seva Kendras - covering 53 cities across India at an estimated project cost of ₹300-400 crore. The official who did not wish to be named further said new centres seek to provide more touch points to the public for availing Aadhaar enrolment and updation services. As ASKs have more capacity, more requests for enrolment and updation can be processed on a daily basis compared to other centres.

Source: Mint July 02, 2019 09:22 UTC