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No work can be done without Aadhar Card in India. Aadhaar, issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), provides a 12-digit unique identification number to every citizen in India.
The number is linked to both demographic and biometric data, acting as reliable proof of one's identity and address, Aadhaar helps in accessing various government schemes and services, streamlining processes and improving efficiency in service delivery. helps.
Aadhaar is available not only for adults but also for children. In 2018, UIDAI introduced the concept of Blue Aadhaar or Pal Aadhaar, a special Aadhaar card for children below five years of age.
As the name suggests, the Blue Aadhar Card is blue in color unlike the normal white Aadhar Card for adults. Blue Aadhar Card has some unique features and benefits, it is important for parents and guardians to include the details of their children in it. In this post you can know about some important features of blue Aadhar card and how to fix it.
How to apply for blue aadhaar card?
To apply for a blue Aadhaar card, parents or guardians should visit the nearest Aadhaar enrollment center with their child and their Aadhaar card. They will have to fill the Aadhaar registration form and provide the child's birth certificate or other proof of date of birth.
They will also have to provide their Aadhaar number which will be linked to the child's Aadhaar number. The child's photograph will be taken at the registration center but no biometric data will be taken as the child's fingerprints and iris scan are not permanent at this age. The enrollment process is free and the Blue Aadhar Card will be sent to the registered address within 90 days.
What are the benefits of blue Aadhar card?
Blue Aadhaar card has many benefits for children and their parents or guardians.
It gives the child a unique identity which can be used as proof of identity and address for various purposes like school admission, passport application, opening a bank account, etc.
It helps the child to avail various government schemes and services like mid-day meal, scholarship, health insurance etc.
It helps in verification and authentication of the child's identity and relationship with parents or guardians, especially during emergencies.
It helps prevent and detect child trafficking, child labour, child marriage and other forms of child abuse and exploitation.
What are the requirements to renew Blue Aadhar Card?
Blue Aadhaar card is valid only till the child turns five years old. After that, the child has to update his/her Aadhaar card with biometric data like fingerprint and iris scan which will be uploaded to the Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.
Since biometric data may change during the growing season of the child, the child should get his/her Aadhaar card renewed at the age of 15 years. This update process is also free and the updated Aadhaar card will be sent to the registered address within 90 days.
What documents are required to renew Blue Aadhar Card?
To renew the blue Aadhaar card, the child should visit the Aadhaar enrollment center along with his parent or guardian with his Aadhaar card. The child must provide any one of the following documents as proof of identity and address.
– School ID card
– Birth certificate
– Passport
– Ration magazine
– PAN card
How to check blue aadhar card status?
Parents or guardians can access the UIDAI website or call the toll-free number 1947 to check the blue Aadhaar card status. They have to provide the child's enrollment ID or Aadhaar number, which will be provided at the time of enrollment or renewal. They can download the e-Aadhaar card or mAadhaar app, the digital version of the Aadhaar card, from the UIDAI website or Google Play Store or App Store.
Blue Aadhar Card is an important document that provides unique identity and many benefits to children under five years of age in India. Parents or guardians are advised to register their children for Blue Aadhar Card as soon as possible.
