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Baal Aadhaar: Obtaining an Aadhaar card has become obligatory for each citizen of India since it serves as a one-of-a-kind identifier. A citizen’s Aadhaar card serve as proof of identity in addition to assisting one in making use of government-run programs like scholarships, subsidized housing, and other services. Therefore, it is equally vital to obtain an Aadhaar for Baal Aadhaar (child Aadhaar) too. This specific task needs to be completed, and if it is not done, then your Aadhaar may be rendered inactive.
Why is it important for children to have an Aadhaar card?
The aforementioned services are provided to children by the central and state governments (like mid-day meals, health services, etc.). These services call for the use of Aadhaar. Schools today require an Aadhaar number when collecting admission forms and other documentation.
Baal Aadhaar’s Important Features
A very important update regarding Baal Aadhaar is what we want to highlight here, and if you had no clue, your child’s Aadhaar can also get marked inactive. Please note, once a child turns 5 years, his biometrics have to be verified. Failure to do so makes the Baal Aadhaar card inactive.
What is Bal Aadhaar Card?
The Bal Aadhaar Card is given to children below 5 years. Since they do not have specific biometrics, the card is made solely from the child’s photograph alongside documents provided by guardians. It has a blue color theme.
These documents are necessary for the AAdhaar card application for children
- The child’s birth certificate is necessary
- One parent's Aadhaar card qualifies as another given document that should be availabe
- Lastly the address proof in form of an Aadhaar or utility/electricity bill, bank statement, ration card etc.
Online Procedure to acquire Aadhaar Card For Children
Step 1. Log onto the UIDAI Website https:/uidai.gov.in
Step 2. Locate the 'Book Aadhar Appointment' section and select the best suited aadhar booking center.
Step 3. A parent or guardian should go the center with the documents and the child.
Step 4. The child's photograph will be captured. All biometric data for a child below five years will not be capture
Step 5. A few days are necessary for the voucher/check/Aadhaar Card to be processed but after this period it can be accessed online or will arrive in the mail.
Aadhaar must be revised again after the age of 5 years and then at 15 years:
After the age of 5 years: A child’s fingerprints and eye scans are taken.
At 15 years: Updated biometrics ensures that the identification remains relevant and precise.
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