- DC calls for data integrity, privacy safeguards and timely coverage of beneficiaries
KATHUA: District Programme Officer, Kathua in partnership with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today organised a training programme for Aadhaar Operators at Government Degree College, Women Kathua.
Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma inaugurated the programme as chief guest. Among those present were Programme Officer ICDS Kathua, Mohd Sayed Khan; Principal GCW, Dr Jaipal Singh; Project Manager UIDAI, Shoaib Mohd Khan; Manager UIDAI, Pundeep Singh; Master Trainer, Sumit Bhatnagar; besides CDPOs of Barnoti, Bani and Kathua.
The programme aimed at sensitising the participants about the advantages as well as the risks associated with Aadhaar generation and to promote safe and responsible digital practices. The speakers highlighted the wide-ranging benefits of the Aadhaar platform including digital enablement, ease of service delivery and access to information.
Through a detailed power point presentation, the Master Trainer Sumit Bhatnagar apprised the participants about the challenges arising from improper data entry practices, with special focus on issues such as data loss, privacy safeguards and the need for proper documentation.
The participants were also briefed about the prescribed procedure for creation of new Aadhaar cards and updation of details to ensure accuracy and authenticity of records. The session laid emphasis on maintaining best digital practices. Key advisories included installing applications only from trusted platforms, never sharing OTPs or PINs, using secure networks for online transactions and avoiding the use of identical passwords for multiple applications.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner stressed that the Aadhaar platform must be used with utmost responsibility to ensure timely enrolment of all eligible beneficiaries while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
The programme concluded with an interactive discussion and question-answer session. In his concluding remarks, the Programme Officer reiterated the commitment of the department to further strengthen the Aadhaar enrolment process and to remove glitches and incorrect practices through sustained capacity building.


