Rs 10 Crore Aadhaar Kits Lying Boxed! DOIT Bought 500+ Kits, a Year Has Passed and Warranty Is Running Out, What to Do for Aadhaar Services Meanwhile
According to a Jaipur report, the Department of Information Technology and Communications (DOIT) bought over 500 Aadhaar enrolment kits for about Rs 10 crore to make Aadhaar services smoother in the state. The kits have been lying boxed for a year because the tender to recruit operators, issued in June, is stuck.
As Per the Report
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Buying department | DOIT, Rajasthan |
| Number of kits | Over 500 |
| Total cost | About Rs 10 crore |
| Price per kit | About Rs 2 lakh |
| Each kit has | Laptop, all-in-one printer, fingerprint scanner, iris (retina) scanner and web camera |
| Status | Lying boxed for about a year |
| Warranty | 3 years, of which one year is gone |
| Why stuck | Tender to recruit operators issued in June but stalled |
What It Means for the Public
- Citizens often face long waits to get Aadhaar made or updated.
- Once these kits go live, the number of Aadhaar service points in the state could rise, but this depends on hiring operators.
- If delay continues, part of the kits' 3-year warranty is lost, which can hurt the department.
What to Do Now for Aadhaar Services
- Find your nearest Aadhaar enrolment/update centre on the official UIDAI website.
- Book an appointment in advance if possible, to spend less time in the queue.
- Carry original identity and address documents and your working mobile number.
- Take the acknowledgement slip (URN) when done and track status online with it.
- Check the prescribed fee on UIDAI's official list and do not pay more than that.
Precautions
- Get Aadhaar made or updated only at a centre authorised by UIDAI.
- Stay away from agents promising a quick or fake Aadhaar for money.
- On 18 October 2026 the Rajasthan High Court rejected bail pleas of government employees accused of helping get fake Aadhaar made, who are alleged to have run a centre not following UIDAI norms.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Aadhaar kits did DOIT buy?
As per the report, over 500, for about Rs 10 crore.
Why are the kits not in use?
As per the report, the tender to recruit operators issued in June is stuck.
What is in one kit?
Laptop, all-in-one printer, fingerprint scanner, iris scanner and web camera.
What should I do for an Aadhaar update?
Find a centre on the UIDAI website, book an appointment and visit only an authorised centre.
Note: This is based on news reports and public government information. Dates, amounts and rules can change, so please confirm with the official website or the concerned office before acting. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
