Aadhaar update camps at juvenile observation home, Pingalwara society

Chandigarh, July 18

In a significant step towards the inclusion of deprived sections of society into the mainstream, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology (DIT) Chandigarh, organised Aadhaar enrolment camps at Pingalwara Society Centre in Sector 55 and the Juvenile Observation Home for Boys in Sector 25 here.

A total 57 enrolments and updates were successfully undertaken during these camps. The primary objective of these camps was to facilitate those living in these centres to enrol for Aadhaar cards, ensuring that they have the necessary identification for accessing various government services and benefits.

This initiative underscores the commitment of the UIDAI and the UT Administration to support the community and enhance the welfare of citizens. All individuals who have been enrolled will be issued Aadhaar cards soon. Key benefits of Aadhaar include unique identification for every citizen, simplified access to government benefits and services, a streamlined process for various welfare applications and enhanced security and identification measures.

In the recently concluded district-level Aadhaar monitoring committee meeting, the District Magistrate urged parents in Chandigarh to enrol their children for Aadhaar cards if they have not done so far. He further appealed to parents to update the biometrics of children who have attained the ages of 5 and 15 years at nearby Aadhaar enrolment centres. This proactive measure is aimed at ensuring that every citizen, especially those from marginalised sections, can avail themselves of their rights and benefits through a valid identification system.