In a move to strengthen identity verification and prevent misuse of Aadhaar, the Government of Manipur has introduced stricter procedures for Aadhaar issuance, making physical verification mandatory for all adult applicants. The announcement was made by Chief Secretary PK Singh during an interaction with the media on Thursday.
Speaking after the 2nd Foundation Day celebration of the Manipur State Commission for Scheduled Tribes at Hotel Imphal, Singh highlighted the state government’s renewed focus on streamlining Aadhaar enrollment to ensure greater accountability and security.
“The Aadhaar issuance process for adults has been made more stringent. A thorough physical verification is now required before the unique ID is issued,” said Singh. He emphasized that the measure is aimed at preventing fraudulent entries into the Aadhaar system and enhancing overall data integrity.
The Chief Secretary also announced the rollout of Bal Aadhaar for newborns in the state. Under this initiative, infants will be assigned a unique identification number at birth, which will be updated between the ages of 5 and 7 to reflect biometric data.
Alongside these changes, Singh noted that the state police have been instructed to remain vigilant and actively identify illegal immigrants. “We have directed all police stations across Manipur to carry out raids and enhance surveillance to detect undocumented individuals,” he stated.
While addressing related concerns, Singh noted that the overall law and order situation in the state is gradually stabilizing. “Farming activities are being carried out peacefully, and people from both sides are even sharing water resources while working their fields. This is a positive sign,” he said.
In addition to Aadhaar reforms, Singh revealed that several major infrastructure projects, including the new Civil Secretariat, Police Headquarters, and Manipur Bhawans in Dwarka and Kolkata, are ready for inauguration this month.
The new Aadhaar guidelines reflect the state’s ongoing efforts to ensure that national identification systems remain secure and reliable amid broader concerns over demographic shifts and cross-border movement.
