Officials Focus on Increasing Enrollment of Children Under 5 Years
Key Points:
- District-level meeting reviews functioning of local Aadhaar centers
- Committee orders quick revival of technically inactive centers
- New centers established in Potka and Dumaria block banks
JAMSHEDPUR – A district-level Aadhaar monitoring committee meeting, held under Deputy Commissioner Ananya Mittal’s directives, reviewed center operations and addressed low child enrollment concerns.
District Panchayat Raj Officer Rinku Kumari chaired the session. Meanwhile, officials identified the low Aadhaar registration rate among children aged 0-5 years as a major concern. The education department highlighted birth certificate issues as a key obstacle.
Strategic Initiatives
The committee ordered special camps for birth certificates. Furthermore, they set a one-week deadline for compiling lists of unregistered children. Officials aim to streamline the registration process through targeted interventions.
Banking Sector Integration
Lead District Manager reported progress in Aadhaar center establishment. Moreover, location identification is underway for centers in Patmada and Boram block banks. The initiative aims to improve accessibility across the district.
Administrative Oversight
The meeting saw participation from key officials. Additionally, the District Social Welfare Officer and UID representatives contributed to the discussions. The committee emphasized coordinated efforts for improved service delivery.
