Bihar government hands over ₹100 crore Aadhar Enrollment Center project to BLS

The Bihar government on Tuesday awarded a Rs 100 crore project to an AI and tech-enabled company to set up permanent enrollment centers (PECs) for Aadhaar, a company official said.

BLS International Services Limited, which was earlier awarded the work order from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide services for setting up and operating district-level Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs), is expected to execute the PEC project over a period of five years, a statement issued by the company said.

Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, BLS International, said, “We are committed to advancing digital inclusivity, making essential services like Aadhaar easily accessible and empowering every citizen to secure their digital identity.

He stressed that the company has developed cutting-edge technology that “seamlessly integrates with key systems” and ensures fast, secure and user-friendly access for all.

“With our wide service network and strong infrastructure, we are bridging the digital divide like never before,” he claimed.

The statement said BLS International “has a strong track record of providing seamless services in over 70 countries” and “continues to expand its presence in the areas of governance, financial inclusion and citizen services.”

The PEC set up by the company will undertake functions related to UIDAI Aadhaar enrolment, Aadhaar updating, Aadhaar supplementary services and Aadhaar lifecycle management for residents.