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UIDAI, Army Launch Aadhaar Camps for 17,480 Tamulpur Students
Aadhaar uses fingerprints and other details to help identify people.
Children are supposed to update their Aadhaar biometrics at ages 5 and 15.
Many students in Tamulpur have not completed these updates.
UIDAI, the Indian Army and the district administration started special camps to help them.
The first camp took place at Naokata Milan H S School.
More camps will be held at schools throughout the district.
Officials found that 17,480 students need the update.
Current biometric information can help students use services that require Aadhaar authentication.
UIDAI, the Indian Army and Tamulpur district administration launched Mandatory Biometric Update camps for students.
The camps target 5- to 17-year-olds who have not completed required Aadhaar biometric updates.
The first camp was held at Naokata Milan H S School in Tamulpur.
Officials identified 17,480 students across the district for the update.
Further school-based camps are planned to support Aadhaar authentication for admissions, examinations, scholarships and applicable DBT schemes.
- Who
- The Unique Identification Authority of India, the Indian Army and the Tamulpur district administration.
- What
- They launched special Mandatory Biometric Update camps for eligible students.
- Where
- The first camp was held at Naokata Milan H S School in Tamulpur, Assam, with more planned across the district.
- When
- The camps were launched on Monday, August 24; the articles do not specify the year.
- Why
- To help students complete required Aadhaar biometric updates and reduce difficulties with services requiring Aadhaar authentication.
Key facts
- Target group
- Students aged 5-17 who have not completed their mandatory Aadhaar biometric update.
- Students identified
- 17,480 students across Tamulpur district.
- First camp
- Naokata Milan H S School, Tamulpur.
- Required updates
- Aadhaar biometric updates are required at ages 5 and 15.
- Organisers
- The Unique Identification Authority of India, the Indian Army and the Tamulpur district administration.
- Potential services
- School admissions, entrance-examination registration, scholarships and applicable Direct Benefit Transfer schemes.
Quotes
UIDAI and Indian Army official release
An official statement describing the student coverage and school-based camps.
“A total of 17,480 students have been identified across Tamulpur district for Mandatory Biometric Update. Special camps will be organised at schools to ensure that all eligible students are covered.”
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