18/07/2026
UIDAI Authorised Aadhaar Seva Kendra Inaugurated in Kupwara
Kupwara, July 17:A new UIDAI Authorised Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) was inaugurated today in Kupwara to strengthen Aadhaar enrolment and update services for the residents of the district.
The Seva Kendra was inaugurated by Shri Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, in the presence of senior officials from UIDAI and the district administration.
Among those present on the occasion were:
Shri V. Siva Subramanian, Deputy Director, UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh
Mr. Shoaib Mohammad Khan,State Project Manager (SPM), UIDAI Jammu & Kashmir
Mr. Parvaiz Ahmad Lone, Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Kupwara
Shri Rajnish Mehta, Regional Manager (RM)
Mr. Peer Mubashir Shah, CLH
Mr. Aijaz Ahmad Wani, Operations Manager
The newly inaugurated Aadhaar Seva Kendra will cater to the Aadhaar-related needs of the residents of Kupwara district. The centre will provide a comprehensive range of Aadhaar services, including new Aadhaar enrolment for individuals aged 18 years and above, as well as demographic and biometric updates, Aadhaar corrections, and other UIDAI services.
During the programme, Shri V. Siva Subramanian, Deputy Director, UIDAI Regional Office Chandigarh, briefed the gathering about the facilities, operational procedures, and various services that will be available at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. He emphasized that the centre has been established to ensure convenient, efficient, and citizen-friendly Aadhaar services under one roof.
The opening of the new Seva Kendra is expected to improve access to Aadhaar services for the people of Kupwara by reducing travel time and providing dedicated support for enrolment and updates.