New Policy Regarding Issuance of Adhaar Card, above the Age of 18
New Rule regarding issuance of Aadhaar cards for Assam state concerns over illegal immigration. In a historic decision taken on June 13, 2026 by the Assam Cabinet, the authorities have decided to stop Aadhaar card issuance in the state owing to the anxieties regarding illegal migration. Key highlights of the decisions are: New Aadhaar Policy for Assam Restriction for Adults : The state government has decided to stop the issuance of new Aadhaar cards to individuals above the age of 18. Reason : Himanta Biswa Sarma Chief Minister of the state said that Aadhaar enrollment has reached the "saturation point" in the state with some of the districts having the enrollments of more than 100% and is planning to ensure no illegal immigrants procure the Aadhaar card and to confirm the identity of the persons for whom the duplicate cards will be issued. Exemptions : Tea Garden Community and Scheduled Tribes (ST) : Individuals from these communities are exempted from this restriction until...