The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) disclosed that approximately 4.5 million national identity cards remain uncollected across the country. Officials attribute the backlog to a combination of logistical challenges, outdated processing systems, and a surge in registrations following the recent biometric enrollment drive. NIRA has pledged to streamline the collection process by extending office hours, deploying mobile collection units to remote areas, and launching an online tracking portal for applicants. Critics argue that the delay hampers access to essential services such as banking, voting, and health care, urging the government to allocate additional resources to clear the backlog within the next six months.
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