More than 15,000 people have been registered for issuance of Aadhar card since May 5 this year in the city.However, sources informed that none of the applicants have received the card so far. As a result, the applicants have now started frequenting the office of the Durg Municipal Corporation to know the status of their cards.
The work of registration for Aadhar card was initially assigned to Department of Posts but the process was disrupted mid-way. A large number of people did not receive their cards despite registration at post offices, sources informed.
Once again on the instructions of the Central Government, the process on issuing Aadhar card has been started, but this time the State Government has assigned the responsibility to the Food Department.
The Food Department has given the responsibility of registration for Aadhar card to the Durg Municipal Corporation which has engaged a private agency for the purpose. The work of registration is being done in phases starting with Ward number 1-5 in the first phase and ward 6-15 in the second phase.
A large number of people from all walks of life are visiting the Registration Centre for the past 20 days. More than 15,000 people have been registered but none of them have received the card.
People are wondering if they will be issued the card or their exercise will be wasted. People have started frequenting the office of Municipal Corporation to know the status of their Aadhar card.