Centre Unlocks Biometrics For Over 9 Lakh People Affected During NRC In Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the Centre has unlocked the biometrics of over 9 lakh people affected during the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, and started the process of issuing Aadhaar cards to them.

Assam Unlocks Biometric Data For Aadhaar Cards

The Chief Minister said the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will dispatch 12,000-13,000 such Aadhaar cards to Tinsukia on September 23 on a pilot basis.

The UIDAI is releasing biometrics for 9.35 lakh NRC-BME blocked cases of Assam. So far, 5 lakh Aadhaar cards have been generated, he stated on X.

To know the status, people can check the FAQs on the UIDAI’s website or call their helpline at 1947. They can also contact the UIDAI through email at helpdesk.roghy@uidai.net.in or call 0361-2221819, the Chief Minister added.