Port Blair, Jan. 18: Department of Posts, A & N Islands Division   is  now   acting as Registrar for Unique Identification Authority of India( UIDAI)  for Aadhaar enrollment  . Shri Krishna  Kumar  Yadav ,  Director Postal Services told that Port Blair Head Post Office will work as  enrollment station  to obtain Unique Identification Number.

Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav ,  Director Postal services  further added  that Aadhaar is a proof of Identity recognized by the Government of India . Aadhaar is not a card  , but a 12 digit number that will be given to every  resident including infants , elderly and even those who don’t have any identify proof . It is issued after using the latest  biometric technology  , every individual will get his/her own unique  Aadhaar number which will be valid across the country . This number will be valid for availing various government and non – government services in future.

Aadhaar enrollment forms are available at  Port Blair Head Post Office  for enrollment  of every individual whom have  to  bring  photo identity proof and proof   of address . Biomatric data such as Photograph , Iris scan ( both eyes )  and finger prints( 10 fingers ) will be captured  and then a receipt of it will be handed over and  Aadhaar number will be later on  post to  the addressee by Speed Post.