UIDAI Introduces 'Blue Aadhaar' Without Biometric Data For Children Below The Age Of Five
The new card, 'Baal Aadhaar' can be obtained by enrolling with the child's birth certificate and the Aadhaar card number of one of the parents.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the nodal agency behind the Aadhaar programme has introduced a new id for children aged below five years.
The new card, 'Baal Aadhaar' can be obtained by enrolling with the child's birth certificate and the Aadhaar card number of one of the parents.
According to UIDAI, the 'Baal Aadhaar' data does not include biometrics information like fingerprints and iris scan.
The Baal Aadhaar will be updated twice, first at the age of five to include biometric data and at the age of fifteen.
According to the UIDAI, the child's school ID will serve as an identity proof for Aadhaar enrolment.
A child below 5 years of age gets a blue in coloured Aadhaar known as Baal Aadhaar. When the child becomes 5 yr old, a mandatory biometric update is required. #AadhaarForMyChild pic.twitter.com/5IBZRuo7Tr
¡ª Aadhaar (@UIDAI) February 23, 2018
When the child crosses 5 years of age, a mandatory biometric update is required. Pls take the child to any nearby Aadhaar centre for this FREE update. #AadhaarForMyChild pic.twitter.com/l3w6r7KbkD
¡ª Aadhaar (@UIDAI) February 24, 2018
Remember to update biometric Aadhaar data of your child at the age of 5 years and then again at the age of 15 years. This mandatory biometric update for children is FREE. #AadhaarForMyChild pic.twitter.com/XyQTMyYf2F
¡ª Aadhaar (@UIDAI) February 25, 2018
You can use your child's school ID (Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution) for his/ her Aadhaar enrolment. #AadhaarForMyChild pic.twitter.com/0GQfgQMgUh
¡ª Aadhaar (@UIDAI) February 26, 2018
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