Himachal's Digital Leap: Aadhaar Initiative Targets 100% Coverage

Himachal Pradesh is taking strides to improve Aadhaar saturation with the recent launch of face authentication in the public distribution system, announced by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena. This initiative highlights the state's commitment to achieving 100% Aadhaar coverage, especially among its younger population.

In a meeting attended by key departmental heads and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), it was revealed that Himachal Pradesh is setting a benchmark in Aadhaar generation for children below five years, surpassing the national average. Significant progress has been noted, with the backlog of mandatory biometric updates reducing substantially in recent months.

Collaborative efforts between the departments of digital technology, governance, and education are underway, including setting up camps in schools for biometric updates and deploying Aadhaar kits at health centres. These actions aim to popularize Aadhaar-related services and ensure seamless enrolment for children, reinforcing the state's digital governance efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)