UIDAI has inaugurated an Aadhaar Seva Kendra near Kannur railway station, becoming the eighth such centre in Kerala, with two more planned for Kozhikode and Kasaragod.
At a glance
- The Kannur Aadhaar Seva Kendra, the eighth in Kerala, was inaugurated by Assistant Collector R. Swathi on October 29, 2026.
- 73,645 children in Kannur district are yet to complete mandatory biometric updates — 39,450 who have turned five and 34,195 who have turned 15.
- Similar centres are set to open in Kozhikode on October 30 and Kasaragod on October 31, 2026.
Why it matters: Pending biometric updates can block children's access to school admissions, scholarships, PAN cards, DigiLocker, and exam registrations.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) opened an Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Kannur on October 29, 2026, marking the eighth such facility in Kerala. The centre is situated near the Kannur railway station and was inaugurated by Assistant Collector R. Swathi.
The facility is designed to consolidate all Aadhaar-related services at a single location, covering enrolment, correction of personal details, biometric updates, and grievance redressal.
What was announced
UIDAI plans to extend its network further, with an Aadhaar Seva Kendra scheduled to open in Kozhikode on October 30, 2026, and another in Kasaragod on October 31, 2026.
The Kannur district figures highlight a significant gap in mandatory biometric compliance: 73,645 children have not yet completed their required updates, of whom 39,450 have crossed five years of age and 34,195 have turned 15.
Background
Under UIDAI's framework, children are required to have their biometric details recorded at two key age milestones — when they turn five and again when they turn 15. These updates are distinct from initial enrolment and must be completed to keep the Aadhaar record current.
Aadhaar Seva Kendras are dedicated walk-in centres operated by UIDAI to offer residents a reliable, government-run alternative to bank or post-office-based Aadhaar service points.
What it means for residents
Failure to update biometric details at the prescribed ages can disrupt access to a range of services. In Kannur, these include school and college admissions, scholarships, PAN card applications, DigiLocker, and registrations for NEET and KEAM.
The opening of a dedicated centre near the railway station is intended to make it easier for residents across the district to complete pending updates and other Aadhaar transactions without having to rely on third-party service providers.
What happens next
With the Kozhikode and Kasaragod centres due to open in quick succession, Kerala is set to expand its Aadhaar Seva Kendra footprint across multiple districts within days.
Elets will continue to update this story as more details become available.