New Aadhaar Seva Kendra to Open in Aizawl, Boosting Enrolment Services

 A new Aadhaar Seva Kendra will be opened in Aizawl to accelerate the enrolment process in Mizoram.
During a State-Level Unique Identification Implementation Committee (UIDIC) meeting held in Aizawl on Thursday, Ngachan Zimik, Deputy Director General (DDG), UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati, informed that a new Aadhaar Seva Kendra is being established in Aizawl and is likely to be operational by 31 March 2026. Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena, who chaired the meeting, welcomed the news and stated that it would significantly cater to the requirements of the people of Mizoram, particularly the residents of Aizawl. Colonel Abhishek Koushik, Director, UIDAI RO, Guwahati, Heads of Departments of the Government of Mizoram, including Sudhir Kumar, Principal Secretary, GAD, Dr. Lalhriatzuali Ralte, Secretary, LESDE, Zoramthangi Chhangte, Director, WCD, Lalrohlua, Joint Secretary, GAD and other senior officials also attended the meeting.

Zimik, DDG delivered a detailed presentation on the progress of Aadhaar enrolment in Mizoram, highlighting an upward trend in enrolment, updates, and usage across the state. He outlined key focus areas requiring immediate attention, including accelerating Aadhaar enrolment for children (0–5 years) through Birth Registration Based Aadhaar Enrolment (BRBAE) at district hospitals and health facilities using Birth Registration No. (BRN). The Chief Secretary directed the Department of Health to ensure the optimum utilisation of Aadhaar enrolment kits to accelerate child enrolment in the state. Zimik also stressed on improving Aadhaar enrolment in low-saturation districts — Hnahthial, Lawngtlai, Khawzawl and Serchhip and on onducting Mission Mode Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) camps in schools. The Chief Secretary directed the Department of School Education to enhance MBU camps and take the assistance of GAD (Nodal Department), if necessary. Concluding the meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among all departments and the UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati to achieve the desired results in a time-bound manner.