Assam Requires NRC Receipt for New Adult Aadhaar Applicants

Sep 7, 2024, 12:44 PM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that all new adult applicants for Aadhaar cards in the state must submit their NRC application receipt number. This decision, announced on Saturday, follows the discovery that four districts in Assam have more Aadhaar card holders than their projected populations. The requirement aims to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of Aadhaar card issuance in the state.