The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) opened a FIRST   state-of-the art Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) at Imphal West District, Manipur, on 30-07-2026, marking another step towards strengthening resident-centric Aadhaar services in the city of Imphal, Manipur.

The ASK was inaugurated by Sh. N Ashok Kumar, IAS– Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Home Department, Govt. of Manipur in the presence of Shri Ngachan Zimik, Deputy Director General (DDG), UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati, and Col. Abhishek Koushik, Director, UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati, along with several distinguished guests of the State Govt. of Manipur.

Sh. N Ashok Kumar, IAS appreciated the UIDAI’s effort and interacted with residents who visited ASK as well as the centre staff present there. Also, enquired about the Aadhaar enrolment and update procedures, and reviewed the various Aadhaar services being provided at the centre. He appealed to the people of Manipur to visit the newly opened Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Imphal to avail Aadhaar-related services in a hassle-free manner.

Guests of Honour & Officials who attended the inauguration ceremony:

1. Sh. Subhash Singh, IAS – Additional Secretary, Home Dept., Manipur

2. Sh. Rajkumar Singh Mayanglambam, IAS- DC Imphal West

3. Sh. Ksh. Shivakanta Singh, IPS – SP Imphal West

Operated by UIDAI, the Aadhaar Seva Kendra is now operational at House No-16398/85 Sagolband, Thokchom Leikkai, Keisampat,  lmphal West, Manipur-795001

The  ASK Imphal is equipped with  5 numbers of operational kits to provide seamless Aadhaar-related services to thousands of residents. The ASK is functional on all days except public holidays, thereby ensuring greater accessibility & convenience. The Aadhaar Seva Kendra offers Aadhaar enrolment, demographic and biometric updates, grievance redressal and other Aadhaar related services under one roof.

Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Ngachan Zimik, DDG, UIDAI RO Guwahati, emphasized the importance of achieving Aadhaar enrolment saturation in Manipur and highlighted the need for Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for children between the ages of 5 and 17 years. He stated that timely biometric updates are essential to avoid suspension of Aadhaar and to ensure uninterrupted access to services that require Aadhaar authentication.

The Mandatory Biometric Update is required twice during a child's lifetime—once upon attaining the age of 5 years and again at the age of 15 years. An Aadhaar with updated biometrics enables seamless access to essential services such as school admissions, registration for entrance examinations, scholarships, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, wherever applicable. The MBU is currently free of cost until 30th September 2026, and parents and guardians are encouraged to complete the biometric updates of their child within this period.

The opening of the new Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) in Imphal is expected to significantly improve access to Aadhaar services for residents of Imphal and the adjoining areas. The new centre will benefit a large number of people by providing easier, faster, and more convenient access to Aadhaar enrolment and update services.

The ASKs run by UIDAI, are designed to be fully inclusive and resident-friendly with facilities such as wheelchair accessibility, accessible restrooms, and a dedicated grievance redressal mechanism. Residents can also book appointments online for Aadhaar services at ASK through UIDAI’s appointment portal: https://bookappointment.uidai.gov.in/ .

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