Over 2 Crore Aadhaars Generated in Bihar

Pursuing the mandate of universal coverage across the country, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has generated over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers in Bihar out of a total population of 10.41 crore (as per Census 2011). Enrolling the residents at a fast pace, the districts of Kishanganj and Arwal, have reached a saturation level of over 50%, i.e. one out of every two residents in these districts has Aadhaar. Bihar is among the 4 new States allocated to UIDAI for Aadhaar enrolments earlier this year. Currently about 1.5 lakh residents are enrolled per day through 3236 active enrolment stations deployed in 37 districts of the State. 44 Enrollment Agencies under 9 Non-State Registrars (NSRs) are working in Bihar, and the pace of enrolments is likely to gain further momentum shortly with engagement of Enrolment Agencies by the State Registrar, i.e. Department of Rural Development, Government of Bihar.