BANDIPORA, SEPTEMBER 26: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Directorate of Samagra Shiksha, School Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir, has launched a large-scale Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) drive across the Union Territory, covering both Government and Private Schools.
As part of this initiative, a mega Aadhaar MBU camp was successfully organized at the ZEO Office Hajin, Bandipora under the supervision of Chief Education Officer (CEO) Bandipora, Altaf Hussain Tara, accompanied by ZEO Hajin, DNO Aadhaar SAMAGRA, ZNOs and Aadhaar heads.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of students, parents, and school authorities, ensuring smooth biometric updates without disrupting academic schedules. The effort has significantly enhanced outreach in rural areas.
Currently in its first phase, the MBU drive has established biometric update camps across 1,800 schools in J&K. The focus remains on children in the age groups of 0–5 years and 15–17 years, which are crucial for Aadhaar biometric updates. The exercise ensures accuracy in Aadhaar records, reducing errors related to names, dates of birth, and biometrics.
Accurate Aadhaar details play a vital role in enabling students to appear for competitive examinations such as JEE, NEET, UPSC, and other national-level tests, where Aadhaar-based verification is mandatory. Updated records also facilitate seamless access to scholarships, welfare schemes, higher education admissions, and services like passport issuance.
Officials from the Regional Office Chandigarh reiterated that Aadhaar is not just an identity document but an enabler of opportunities. Timely biometric updates safeguard students from potential hurdles in their educational and professional journey. The mission is being implemented in close coordination with state education departments, school authorities, and Aadhaar ecosystem partners, extending even to remote and hilly terrains.
The drive will continue with the same momentum in the coming days, expanding across more schools in J&K, with the aim of reaching every eligible child and ensuring updated Aadhaar records.
