👶 Aadhaar for Children Under 5 Made Simpler: No Biometrics Needed
The UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has simplified the process of issuing Aadhaar for children below 5 years of age. parents can now enroll their child without submitting biometrics, making it easier and faster.🔹 1. Key Highlights of the New ProcessNo Biometrics Required: For children under 5, Aadhaar enrollment does not require fingerprints or iris scans.Parent/Guardian as Verifier: The child’s Aadhaar will be linked with the parent or guardian’s Aadhaar.Digital Enrollment: parents can enroll their child at authorized Aadhaar centers or via government outreach programs.💡 Why It Matters: Previously, young children’s biometrics were hard to capture accurately, leading to enrollment delays.🔹 2. Documents RequiredTo enroll a child under 5, parents need:Document TypeExamplesProof of Child’s IdentityBirth Certificate, Hospital RecordProof of Parent/Guardian IdentityAadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, PANAddress ProofParent/Guardian’s Address Proof💡 Tip: Birth certificate is the most commonly used document for child enrollment.🔹 3. Step-by-Step Enrollment ProcessVisit an Aadhaar Enrollment Center: Locate a nearby center via the uidai portalSubmit Documents: Provide child’s birth certificate and parent’s AadhaarParent Verification: Parent’s Aadhaar is used to verify and link the childPhoto Capture: A digital photograph of the child is taken (biometrics not required)Acknowledgment Receipt: parents receive a receipt with Enrollment IDAadhaar Generation: The child’s Aadhaar will be issued and can be downloaded after processing🔹 4. Linking With Parent’s AadhaarAadhaar for children under 5 is digitally linked with parent’s AadhaarThis ensures seamless updates once the child reaches 5 yearsAfter the child turns 5, biometric updates (fingerprints, iris scan) will be required💡 Parent Benefit: Makes it easier for parents to claim government schemes, subsidies, and child benefits.🔹 5. Why Enroll Early?Ensures the child is eligible for government welfare programsFacilitates opening bank accounts, school admissions, and health schemesSimplifies future biometric updates when the child grows📝 ConclusionThe simplified Aadhaar enrollment for children under 5 eliminates biometrics, making the process fast, easy, and parent-friendly.✅ Key Takeaways:No fingerprints or iris scans needed for children below 5Enrollment requires birth certificate and parent’s AadhaarAadhaar will be linked to parent’s ID and updated later with biometricsEarly enrollment helps with government schemes and future identification needs Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.