The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs 40.36 crore to the Child Development Service and Nutrition Directorate for purchasing Aadhaar Nomination Kits.
These kits will be set up in the Child Development Project Office, which according to an order issued by the Women and Child Development Department will work as Aadhaar Nomination Agency.
The kit will include desktop/laptop, computer, tablet (for children), scanner, printer, slap finger strip scanner, iris scanner and GPS device.
"Rs 40.36 crore has been sanctioned by the state government for purchase of Aadhaar nomination kits," an official spokesperson said on Thursday.
Directions have been given by the state government to the director of Child Development Service and Nutrition Department to purchase all goods in the kit.
The kit will be used for Aadhaar nomination of all beneficiaries of the Women and Child Development Ministry. Directions have also been given to purchase and set up all Aadhaar Nomination Kits by March 31 next year.
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