SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE TASK OF HANDING OUT AADHAAR CARD REGISTRATION FORMS TO PARENTS STARTING NEXT WEEK MUMBAI: Schools across Maharashtra have been asked to ensure that no student is left without an Aadhaar card. The education department recently received 816 machines from the government, which will be installed at schools across 408 talukas in the coming days. The circular issued by the education department reads: “While the card is not required for school admissions, it is still an essential document for midday meal, scholarships, etc. It is thus important for students to get the card to avail these facilities.” An official from the state education department said school staff will be trained for the task in the coming days. Students who have an Aadhaar card but are yet to update their biometric details on the portal also need to complete the process soon. Schools have been given the task of handing out forms to parents from the next week. After students regist...
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