Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has said that fingerprints and an eye scan are not required for children under the age of five to obtain an Aadhaar card. Baal Aadhaar cards can be issued to children under the age of five. Biometric updates are mandatory after children turn five, according to the authority.
“In #Aadhaar, fingerprints and iris scans are not captured while enrolling the children below 5 years of age, only a photograph is taken. Once the child attains the age of 5, biometrics need to be updated mandatorily,” UIDAI tweeted.
A parent or guardian must sign the enrolment form if a child is younger than five years of age, according to UIDAI.
According to UIDAI, if a child is under the age of five, one of the parents or guardians must authenticate on behalf of the child and give consent for the minor’s enrolment by signing the enrolment form.
According to the UIDAI, if the child is an NRI, a valid Indian passport is required as proof of identity (PoI). It also stated that if the child is an Indian resident, any valid proof of relationship documents, such as a birth certificate, as well as the parent or guardian’s Aadhaar, can be used to enrol the child.
It also stated that if the child is between the ages of 5 and 18, one of the parents or guardians must sign the enrolment form to give consent for the minor’s enrollment.
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique random number issued by the UIDAI to all Indian residents. It is regarded as a cutting-edge document that also serves as an important form of identification. This card contains demographic and biometric data gathered during the enrollment process and is provided free of charge.
