Maharashtra To Launch Special Aadhaar, Birth Certificate Drive In 16 Tribal-Dominated Districts

The Maharashtra government is set to launch a special initiative in 16 tribal-dominated districts to provide Aadhaar cards and birth certificates to eligible individuals lacking these essential documents, according to Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. The minister directed the administration to distribute unique Aadhaar enrolment kits to each tribal district and organize specialized camps for birth registration.

District collectors are tasked with preparing action plans to ensure tribal residents do not miss out on government welfare schemes due to a lack of required documentation. Bawankule emphasized that local public representatives and tribal organizations should raise awareness, conduct public meetings, and assist residents in completing the necessary documentation to access government facilities.

The minister also warned against negligence in implementing the campaign, promising that those found non-compliant would face consequences. Additionally, the government plans to clear pending individual and community forest rights claims through a time-bound campaign, with competent committees conducting reasoned decisions based on Gram Sabha records, evidence of actual occupation, and other legally admissible documents.