NationalMonday, 19 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Kollam opens first exclusive Aadhaar Seva Kendra; sixth such centre in Kerala
On October 19, 2026, Kollam district opened its first exclusive Aadhaar Seva Kendra, becoming the sixth such centre in Kerala with 8 service counters.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, Kollam district in Kerala opened its first exclusive Aadhaar Seva Kendra at Sreenis Tower, High School Junction, and it became the sixth exclusive Aadhaar centre in the State.
Key specifics
- The centre is located on the first floor of Sreenis Tower, High School Junction, Kollam.
- It is the sixth exclusive Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Kerala.
- Services include new Aadhaar enrolment, demographic updates, and biometric updates.
- The office has 8 dedicated service counters, including counters for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and transgender persons.
- Working hours are 9.30 am to 5.30 pm on all days except national holidays.
Exam lens
Governance and Digital India question: Aadhaar Seva Kendra, service counters, biometric update, demographic update, and working hours; TNPSC may ask where the centre was opened and how many such centres exist in Kerala.