UIDAI to Issue Aadhaar Cards to Over 9 Lakh in Assam After Biometrics Confusion Resolved

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that over 9.35 lakh Assam residents, who were unable to obtain Aadhaar cards due to locked biometrics during the NRC update, will soon receive their cards. The UIDAI has been instructed to issue the cards following clarification that there is no correlation between NRC inclusion and Aadhaar registration.

In a recent announcement, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that more than 9.35 lakh people from Assam will receive their Aadhaar cards soon. These residents had faced issues obtaining the cards due to biometric data being locked during the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updating process.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been instructed by the Central government to issue Aadhaar cards to these individuals, following confirmation that there is no link between NRC inclusion and Aadhaar registration. Sarma highlighted that this resolution comes after long-term efforts to address the problem, which prevented many from accessing essential services like scholarships and ration cards.

The UIDAI is set to initiate the process within 15-30 days. The Chief Minister clarified that the confusion affected 9.35 lakh people and was not based on community, religion, or area. He reiterated that the issue was due to a misunderstanding and that eligible individuals will now receive their Aadhaar cards.

(With inputs from agencies.)