UIDAI Expands Citizen-Centric Services with New Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) in Gir Somnath, Gujarat

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office Mumbai, today inaugurated a new Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) in Gir Somnath, Gujarat, reinforcing its mission to deliver trusted digital identity services and strengthen the vision of Digital India.

Key Highlights

• Convenient Access: Located at Shree Building, 1st Floor, Shop No 107 to 109, Railway Station Road, Near D Mart Store, Veraval (Gir Somnath), Pin- 362265, Gujarat, the ASK will operate 7 days a week, offering enrolment, free biometric updates for children aged 5–17, demographic corrections, and on-site grievance redressal.
• Inclusive Infrastructure: The centre is equipped with modern facilities, wheelchair access, accessible restrooms, and a dedicated ASK Manager to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Digital Tools: Residents can pre-book appointments at the UIDAI Appointment Portal (https://bookappointment.uidai.gov.in ), while geo-tagged ASK locations are available on the Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal (https://bhuvan-app3.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar ).
• Future-Ready Services: Specialized biometric update camps in schools are being organized to secure the digital identities of the next generation.

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Distinguished Presence

The inauguration was graced by District Collector, Gir Somnath, Shri J. N. Vaghela (IAS) as the Chief Guest along with the ASK Manager, UIDAI RO Mumbai, and senior officials from the service provider M/s Protean eGov Technologies were also present on the occasion.

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Speaking on the occasion, District Collector, Gir Somnath, Shri J. N. Vaghela said: “This modern ASK in Gir Somnath will ensure faster, more convenient and transparent Aadhaar services for our residents. It is another milestone in realizing the vision of Digital India and expanding our national footprint.”

All Aadhaar Seva Kendras are directly operated by UIDAI through their service partner to ensure uniform service standards, robust data security, and timely grievance redressal, reaffirming its mandate of providing every resident with a trusted digital identity.