Imphal: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) opened a first state-of-the art Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) at Wahengbam Leikai , near Hotel Bheigo, Imphal West District, Manipur taday 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 Ngachan Zimik, Deputy Director General (DDG), UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati; Col. Abhishek Koushik, Director, UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati; Subhash Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, Home Department, Government of Manipur; Mayanglambam Rajkumar Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West; along with several distinguished guests of the State Govt. of Manipur.
Addressing the gathering, N. Ashok Kumar described the inauguration of the State’s first Aadhaar Seva Kendra as a significant milestone and expressed his sincere gratitude to UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati, for establishing the facility in Imphal. He stated that the Home Department had been pursuing the proposal for the past few years and expressed satisfaction that the initiative had finally materialised.
Highlighting the importance of Aadhaar as a fundamental identity document, he said that while Aadhaar enrolment in Manipur has reached around 87–88 percent, enrolment among children in the 0–5 years age group remains comparatively low. He informed that the State Government, in coordination with the Social Welfare Department, Health Department, hospitals and UIDAI, is working to improve enrolment among children. He also appealed to the media to create greater public awareness on the importance of Aadhaar, which has become essential for school admissions, scholarships, educational certificates and various government services.
The Chief Guest urged the public to make full use of the newly inaugurated Aadhaar Seva Kendra while also availing Aadhaar services being provided through Deputy Commissioners’ offices and other authorised enrolment centres operating across the State.
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.
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/ .
