Aadhaar Seva Kendra opens in Gandhinagar, 7-day services now live
Synopsis
Gandhinagar residents now have seven-day access to Aadhaar services with the opening of a new UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Kudasan — complete with free biometric updates for children aged 5 to 17, on-site grievance redressal, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. It is part of UIDAI's broader push to decentralise identity infrastructure across Gujarat.
Key Takeaways
A new Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) was inaugurated in Kudasan, Gandhinagar on 2 September , operational seven days a week .
The centre is located at Swagat Rain Forest-2, Shops 6, 7 and 8 , near Axis Bank on the Gandhinagar-Koba Highway .
Free biometric updates are available for children aged 5 to 17 years .
Services include Aadhaar enrolment , demographic corrections, biometric updates, and on-site grievance redressal .
Inaugurated by Gandhinagar MLA Alpesh Thakor alongside UIDAI and Protean eGov Technologies officials.
UIDAI is also running biometric update camps in schools to keep children's Aadhaar records current.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has expanded its citizen-facing services in Gujarat with the inauguration of a new Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar on 2 September, offering residents round-the-week access to Aadhaar enrolment and update services. The centre marks a significant step in UIDAI's push to bring government identity infrastructure closer to citizens at the district level.
Location and Facilities
The new Aadhaar Seva Kendra is situated at Swagat Rain Forest-2, Shops 6, 7 and 8 on the ground floor, near Axis Bank on the Gandhinagar-Koba Highway in Kudasan. The centre has been equipped with modern infrastructure, including wheelchair access and accessible restrooms, ensuring inclusivity for differently-abled residents. A dedicated ASK Manager has been appointed to oversee service delivery and assist visitors.
Services on Offer
The Kendra provides a comprehensive range of Aadhaar-related services, including enrolment, demographic corrections, and biometric updates. Notably, free biometric updates are available for children aged between 5 and 17 years — a service UIDAI has been actively promoting to keep juvenile Aadhaar records current. On-site grievance redressal is also available, reducing the need for residents to approach regional offices for complaints.
Residents can pre-book appointments through the UIDAI Appointment Portal, while the locations of all Aadhaar Seva Kendras can be accessed via the geo-tagged Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal.
Inauguration and Key Officials
The centre was inaugurated by Gandhinagar MLA Alpesh Thakor, who was joined by Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Director, SO Ahmedabad, UIDAI Regional Office Mumbai, and senior officials from UIDAI's service provider, Protean eGov Technologies.
Speaking at the inauguration, Thakor said: 'This modern ASK in Gandhinagar will ensure faster, more convenient and transparent Aadhaar services for our residents. It is another milestone in realising the vision of Digital India and expanding our national footprint.'
Broader UIDAI Outreach
Beyond the new Kendra, UIDAI is also organising specialised biometric update camps in schools across the region to facilitate timely updates for children and maintain accurate Aadhaar records. This comes amid a wider national push to ensure that Aadhaar data — particularly for minors who undergo biometric changes — remains up to date. According to UIDAI, all Aadhaar Seva Kendras are directly operated through its authorised partners, with uniform service standards, data security measures, and grievance-redressal mechanisms in place across all locations.
With the Gandhinagar ASK now operational seven days a week, residents of the district can expect significantly reduced waiting times and more predictable access to identity services — a development that could prove especially meaningful for first-time enrolees and families seeking children's biometric updates.
Point of View
But the real measure of success will be throughput and wait times — not ribbon-cutting. UIDAI's school biometric camps for children are arguably the more consequential initiative, given that millions of juvenile Aadhaar records carry outdated biometrics that can cause authentication failures. Seven-day availability is a meaningful upgrade over appointment-only models, but only if staffing and system uptime match the promise. The Kudasan centre is one data point in a much larger question: whether India's identity infrastructure can scale its service layer as fast as it scaled enrolment.
NationPress
3 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the new Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Gandhinagar located?
The new Aadhaar Seva Kendra is located at Swagat Rain Forest-2, Shops 6, 7 and 8 on the ground floor, near Axis Bank on the Gandhinagar-Koba Highway in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar. It is open seven days a week.
What services are available at the Gandhinagar Aadhaar Seva Kendra?
The centre offers Aadhaar enrolment, demographic corrections, biometric updates, free biometric updates for children aged 5 to 17 years, and on-site grievance redressal. Appointments can be pre-booked through the UIDAI Appointment Portal.
Are biometric updates free for children at the new ASK?
Yes, free biometric updates are available for children between the ages of 5 and 17 years at the Gandhinagar Aadhaar Seva Kendra. UIDAI is also organising dedicated biometric update camps in schools to reach children more directly.
Who inaugurated the Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Kudasan?
The centre was inaugurated by Gandhinagar MLA Alpesh Thakor on 2 September. Senior officials from UIDAI's Regional Office Mumbai and service provider Protean eGov Technologies were also present at the event.
How can residents find and book appointments at Aadhaar Seva Kendras?
Residents can pre-book appointments through the UIDAI Appointment Portal. The locations of all Aadhaar Seva Kendras can be found using the geo-tagged Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal, which provides map-based access to nearby centres.
