Bihar is set to make Aadhar Card services more accessible at the grassroots level with the opening of dedicated service centers in panchayats across the state. This initiative aims to simplify processes related to the Aadhar Card, offering residents an easier way to resolve issues and complete related services locally. In the first phase, the state government plans to establish 2,000 Aadhar Card service centers.
The announcement was made by Naveen Kumar Singh, Director of the Panchayati Raj Department, during a video conference on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He addressed deputy development commissioners, district panchayat officers, and additional chief executive officers of district councils from 21 districts in North Bihar, including East Champaran, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gopalganj, Araria, West Champaran, Supaul, Vaishali, Begusarai, Madhepura, Madhubani, Katihar, Purnia, Saran, Siwan, Khagaria, Saharsa, Shivhar, Kishanganj, and Sitamarhi.
During the meeting, Singh outlined key directives for the smooth implementation of the initiative. He emphasized that the department is working swiftly to ensure that Aadhar Card service centers are operational in all panchayats across Bihar. Authorities were instructed to complete all formalities and launch the service centers in the selected gram panchayats by April 15, 2026.
These centers will provide residents with an efficient solution for Aadhar Card-related tasks, including registration, updates, and issue resolution, reducing the need for individuals to travel to district offices for basic services. The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of citizens, particularly in rural areas where access to government services has historically been limited.
In addition to the Aadhar Card centers, Singh highlighted the state government’s ongoing commitment to improving civic services under the “Sabka Samman, Jeevan Aasaan” scheme announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. From April 1, 2026, death certificates must be issued to the families of the deceased within 24 hours. Singh instructed that certificates be issued promptly following cremation or burial at local mokshadhams or cemeteries.
Officials were also directed to regularly monitor the number of death certificates issued within 24 hours and submit reports to the department without delay. This move, combined with the Aadhar Card service expansion, reflects Bihar’s push to streamline essential public services and make them more citizen-friendly.
With these new measures, Bihar is setting a benchmark in administrative efficiency, aiming to bring digital and civil services closer to residents at the panchayat level. The initiative is expected to significantly reduce bureaucratic delays and enhance the convenience of accessing Aadhar Card services for the people of the state.
