UIDAI has made major changes in the rules regarding Aadhar card for children. It has been made mandatory for children who have got Aadhar card at the age of less than 5 years to update their biometrics after crossing the age of 7 years.
If this is not done, the 12-digit unique identification number of the child’s Aadhar card can be deactivated. This information has been given in an official statement. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has started sending text messages to the mobile number registered in the Aadhar of children to complete the process of ‘mandatory update of biometrics’ (MBU).
Completion of MBU on time is a necessary condition
According to the statement, “Timely completion of MBU is a necessary condition to maintain the accuracy and reliability of the biometric data of children. If MBU is not completed even after the age of 7 years, the Aadhaar number may be deactivated as per the current rules. ” A UIDAI official said that if the fingerprints and iris details are not updated in the Aadhaar card of children, then children may face problems in availing the benefits of various schemes related to Aadhaar.
Biometrics are not taken for children below 5 years of age
In fact, for Aadhaar enrolment of children below 5 years of age, their fingerprints and iris biometrics are not taken. Aadhaar enrolment of a child below 5 years of age is done only with his photograph, name, date of birth, gender, address and proof document. According to the statement, “According to the current rules, it is mandatory to update the fingerprints, iris and photograph in the Aadhaar details of the child when he is five years old. This is the first opportunity to compulsorily update the biometrics.”
Children get many facilities because of Aadhar card
If the child gets the mandatory biometric update done between the age of 5 to 7 years, then it is free. But after the age of 7, a fee of Rs 100 is charged for updating the biometric. UIDAI said that the Aadhaar card made with updated biometric makes the life of the child easier and ensures seamless use of Aadhaar in availing services like admission in school, registration for entrance exam, scholarship etc.
