473 full-service Aadhaar centres from September 2026: UIDAI CEO
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Why in news
UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar announced a plan to expand full-service Aadhaar enrollment and update centers from 88 to 473 by September 2026 to improve accessibility.
Background
UIDAI plans to establish 473 full-fledged centers for adults by September 2026. The expansion includes a goal of at least one center in two districts and a proposed collaboration with Google to host centers at their locations.
Facts for Prelims
- FactUIDAI plans to increase full-service Aadhaar centers from 88 to 473 by September 2026
- BodyUIDAI: Unique Identification Authority of India
- PostBhuvnesh Kumar is the CEO of UIDAI
- FactExpansion goal includes at least one center in two districts
For Mains
Q. Discuss how expanding the physical infrastructure of Aadhaar enrollment can enhance the 'last-mile' delivery of social welfare schemes in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Accessibility gap: Reducing travel burden for rural applicants across multiple districts
- Data integrity: Balancing ease of updates with restrictions on date of birth changes to prevent illegal immigration
- Public-Private Partnership: Leveraging corporate infrastructure (e.g., Google) for government service delivery
Keywords: Last-mile delivery · Data integrity · Public-Private Partnership · Digital inclusion · Identity management
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