Key facts
- Assam's Cabinet has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals aged 18 and above.
- The primary reason cited for this decision is to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining Aadhaar cards.
- In exceptional circumstances, district commissioners can propose issuing cards with state government approval.
- Aadhaar issuance will continue for individuals under 18.
- Members of the tea garden community and Scheduled Tribes will be exempt until April 1, 2027.
The Assam Cabinet has decided to cease the issuance of Aadhaar cards to individuals aged 18 and above, a measure aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from obtaining the identity document. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that in exceptional cases, district commissioners will need to seek approval from the state government for issuing cards.
Aadhaar cards will continue to be issued to those under the age of 18. Furthermore, individuals belonging to the tea garden community and Scheduled Tribes will be exempt from this restriction until April 1, 2027, after which the ban will be fully implemented for all adults.