Assam restricts new Aadhaar cards for adults, mandates special verification to prevent illegal immigration
The Assam Cabinet has decided to halt the issuance of new Aadhaar cards for adults (18 and above) through the regular enrolment process, aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining the unique identification number. A special verification process through the District Commissioner's office will now be mandatory for "genuine" adult applicants, with the government making the final decision. Exemptions apply to people with disabilities, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and tea garden communities until March 2027, and to individuals below 18 years of age. The State has already achieved 100% Aadhaar saturation.
Key Points
- Assam has stopped regular Aadhaar card issuance for adults (18+) to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining them.
- A special verification process via the District Commissioner's office is now required for adult applicants.
- Exemptions are provided for vulnerable groups and individuals under 18.
- The State has already achieved 100% Aadhaar saturation.
Exam Facts
- State: Assam.
- Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- Target age group for restriction: 18 years and above.
- Exemption validity: Until March 2027 for specific communities.
- Legislation: Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G), 2025, to be implemented from July 1.
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