Aadhaar centres to get disabled-friendly

News coverage in Hindustan Times, 16 November 2011

HT Correspondent

To facilitate people with disabilities in enrolling for Aadhaar – the Unique Identification Number (UID) – the Delhi government has set up special enrollment camps with the help of Unique Identification Authority of India. The government has also roped in Svayam, a non-government organisation that works for people with disabilities to identify such people and help them in getting registered for Aadhaar.

Aadhaar is a 12-digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Government of India. This number will serve as a proof of identity and address, anywhere in India.

“Some of the Aadhar venues are inaccessible for people with disabilities and at certain places basic facilities such as toilets are not available.  People with speaking and hearing disabilities also face problem while communicating with the staff at the camp. We will help such people,” said Subhash Chandra Vashishtha, programme co-ordinator for Swayam.

The organisation has also tied up with local NGOs to identify and bring such people to Aadhar centres. Senior Delhi government officials said that these enrollment camps are being set up at 15 locations in the Capital.

Vasant Kunj, Rohini, Vikas Puri, Narela, Hauz Khas Bhajanpura and Seemapuri are some localities where these camps are being organised.

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2 Replies to “Aadhaar centres to get disabled-friendly”

  1. I am 84 years old
    My wife 81years old is living with one eye and her joint knee operation has failed
    She cannot walk upstairs
    Currently there is a requirement to redvalidate aadhar card becausde her mob No is not matching
    Reminders after reminders are coming from bank
    Please let me know the centre preferably in East Delhi(Mayur Vihar Phase 2) where she does not have to climb stairsA

    1. Best would be to visit UIDAI Regional Centre at Pragati Maidan Metro Station Building which is an accessible building (has a lift alternate to all stairs!). In the coming days, major post offices are also going to offer this service, but that list is not public yet.

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