New Aadhaar Seva Kendra Opens in Pathanamthitta

The newly established Aadhaar Seva Kendra of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has commenced operations in Pathanamthitta district. The centre was inaugurated by Pathanamthitta District Collector A. Nizamuddin IAS.

The District Collector said that the establishment of the third Aadhaar Seva Kendra in the State in Pathanamthitta was a recognition for the district. He added that the centre would function in a manner that would enable people in the district to access services easily and conveniently.

UIDAI Section Officer Sofji S. Bhadran presided over the function.

The centre is located at Asanaliyath Neha Building, near the Pathanamthitta Press Club. All Aadhaar-related services will be available to residents of the district at the centre. In addition to enrolment and updation services, the facility also enables Aadhaar holders to register their grievances, which will be addressed through the Regional Office.

Four Aadhaar counters have been set up to provide uninterrupted services to thousands of people every day. The centre has a staff strength of 12. Services will be available from 9 am to 5.30 pm on all days except public holidays, including Sundays.

Ward Councillor Fathima Sulaiman, Project Manager T. Sivan, Aadhaar Seva Kendra District Manager Ajesh Kumar and BLS Regional Head Naresh T. attended the function.

UIDAI Aadhaar centres are equipped with facilities such as wheelchair access for persons with disabilities and separate waiting rooms. M/s BLS International has been entrusted with the day-to-day operations of the centre.

With the opening of the Pathanamthitta centre, three Aadhaar Seva Kendras directly operated by UIDAI are now functional in Kerala. With 11 more centres scheduled to be opened across various districts in the coming days, the total number of ASK centres in the State will increase to 14.

Public can book appointments in advance through the UIDAI portal at https://bookappointment.uidai.gov.in and avail themselves of the services.

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