State adopts strict norms for adult Aadhaar Issuance
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 01 2025: The state has adopted one of the most stringent processes to issue adult Aadhaar in the country.

The process is based on MHA and UIDAI based guidelines, and the rigorous scrutiny in Manipur ensures that approval is granted only after detailed verification of Aadhaar applications.

In a release, commissioner-cum-secretary (home) N Ashok Kumar informed that decision for stricter norms on Aadhaar card issuance was taken in a high-level meeting held at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday during which Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla reviewed the Aadhaar enrolment, updation, and related services in the state.

Chief secretary, senior officers from the Home Department, UIDAI, Social Welfare and Education departments also attended the meeting.

It was also noted that each case of adult Aadhaar has to be mandatorily scrutinised and approved only at the level of Special Secretary Home.

One of the UIDAI officials present in the meeting observed that "Manipur's adult Aadhaar process is perhaps the most stringent in country" .

The high-quality checks and scrutiny process ensure that no illegal foreigners are able to obtain the Aadhaar.

Further to maintain the security and integrity of the Aadhaar ecosystem, two mandatory updates have been implemented for biometric and biographic data: Mandatory Biometric Updation-1 (MBU-1) between ages 5-7, and MBU-2 after reaching age 15, to keep Aadhaar active.

These mandatory updates are done without any charges to the individuals.

These processes ensure that Aadhaar holder's information remains current and secure, preventing misuse of identity.

Updating biometric data enhances security and provides seamless access to government and financial services without authentication issues, the release further maintained.

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