The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) yesterday operationalised a new state-of-the-art Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) in Salem, marking another step towards strengthening resident-centric services in the city. The new centre was inaugurated by Ravikumar, District Revenue Officer, Salem District, in the presence of the Director, UIDAI Regional Office Bengaluru, senior officials, and representatives from M/s Protean eGov Technologies Limited, which will manage daily operations. During the launch, Ravikumar interacted with visiting residents, reviewed the enrolment and update procedures, and inspected the various services being offered.
The Salem ASK is equipped with eight operational kits to provide seamless enrolment, demographic and biometric updates, and grievance redressal under one roof. The centre is functional on all days except public holidays, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience. In addition to handling regular transactions, the ASK will directly receive grievances from cardholders for resolution through the Regional Office.
With this launch, UIDAI has operationalised eight ASKs in Tamil Nadu, with 22 more planned across various districts in the coming days. The new centre is designed to be fully inclusive and resident-friendly, featuring wheelchair access, accessible restrooms, and a dedicated grievance redressal mechanism. Residents can also pre-book appointments online through the official UIDAI portal (https://bookappointment.uidai.gov.in/).