Blue Aadhaar Card: How To Apply & All You Need To Know
Blue Aadhaar Card- Baal Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar, considered one of the most important identification documents in India, recently announced a new feature that will bring relief to many registered users.?
The Aadhaar includes important details of citizens including full name, permanent address, and date of birth, all linked to a unique 12-digit number which is issued by UIDAI.?
The Aadhaar card holds significance as a crucial document serving as identity proof across various sectors.
Aadhaar cards come in two categories: one tailored for adults and the other designed for children, known as 'Baal Aadhaar.' Parents have the option to apply for a Baal Aadhaar for their newborns. Follow the step-by-step guide given below to register for a Blue Aadhaar card:
What Is a Blue Aadhaar Card?
The Blue Aadhaar Card, also known as Baal Aadhaar, can be applied for by parents on behalf of their newborn. The application process requires either the birth certificate or the hospital discharge slip. Additionally, a children's school ID can be used as a supporting document for obtaining the Baal Aadhaar card.
Why Blue Aadhaar card is important?
The Blue Aadhaar card holds significance for various reasons. It plays a crucial role in accessing government assistance programs and facilitates the provision of scholarships under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category. Additionally, the card is often a mandatory requirement during school admissions, further emphasising its importance in various sectors.
How to apply for a Blue Aadhar Card? Step-by-step guide
- 1. Firstly, collect all necessary documents like address proof and birth certificate of the child before visiting the nearby Aadhar card enrollment centre.
- 2. Then book your appointment at the Aadhar card enrollment centre if applicable or visit directly.
- 3. Get the enrollment form and fill it up and attach the documents along with it. Parents need to provide their own Aaadhar information.
- 4. Also provide a mobile number for the purpose of registering for a Blue Aadhar Card.
- 5. After that, a photo of the child will be clicked at the enrollment centre.
- 5. Child's 'Aadhaar' will be linked to the UID (Aadhaar card number) of his/her parents
- 6. All documents will be verified at the enrollment centre.
- 7. After confirmation, collect an acknowledgement slip. A text message will also be received on the registered mobile number mentioned above.
- 8. Within 60 days of registration, the Aadhaar card number will be issued to the newborn child.?
Blue Aadhar Cards: FAQs
What are the 3 types of Aadhar Cards?
The different forms of Aadhaar are Aadhaar Letter, Aadhaar PVC card, eAadhaar and mAadhaar. All forms of Aadhaar are equally valid and acceptable.
What is the cost of a blue Aadhar Card?
It is free of cost to apply for a Blue Aadhaar Card. The Blue Aadhaar Card is valid only until the child turns 5 years old. Once the child turns 5, their biometric information (fingerprints, iris scans, and facial photograph) must be updated on the Aadhaar card.
Who is eligible for the Baal Aadhaar card?
Aadhaar card can be generated for all children below 5 years including newborns. These Aadhaar cards are blue in colour and are called Baal Aadhaar card. No biometrics of the child are taken in this case. Only the child's photograph is taken for Aadhaar.
What is the colour of Baal's Aadhaar card?
The Baal Aadhaar card is blue in colour. This colour helps to distinguish it as an Aadhaar card for children below the age of five.
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