Aadhar card is a 12-digit long unique identification number card that is mandatory for all adults and children to get. Aadhar card is a mandatory document required for any action in the public or private sector. The card itself contains information related to the cardholder such as their name, date of birth, permanent address, father's name along with a unique identity number.
The special blue Aadhar card is made for children under the age of five. The color for adults or children above the age of five is while. The blue Aadhar card is called the Bal Aadhar card. They are used as a primary identification document for children below the age of five.
A child below 5 years of age gets a blue in coloured Aadhaar known as Baal Aadhaar. When the child becomes 5 yr old, a mandatory biometric update is required. #AadhaarForMyChild pic.twitter.com/5IBZRuo7Tr
— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) February 23, 2018
What is the difference:
Apart from the difference in colors, the Bal Aadhar card is very different from the normal Aadhar card. The Bal Aadhar card is specially designed for toddlers. The children who are the applicant of the card are still growing and developing, therefore the biometric system is not available for them.
The kids below the age of 5 do not need to verify with a biometric system that is part of the adult proceeds. This simply means the ball Aadhar card does not require an iris scan and fingerprint verification.
Biometrics are not developed for children before 5 years of age. Hence, a child's Aadhaar data does not include biometric info like fingerprints and Iris scan. Once the child crosses 5, biometrics need to be updated. #AadhaarForMyChild pic.twitter.com/sdlQTG1Jqr
— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) February 21, 2018
Document required for Bal Aadhar card.
For the Bal Aadhar card, the parent or guardian can apply for the card on behalf of the child. the documents list is as below:
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Birth certificate of the child
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Aadhar card of one parent or guardian.
In case the birth certificate is not available, the parents or local guardian can use a government hospital discharge slip or children's school identification card.
Process of application:
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Fill enrollment form on the UIDAI website with the correct information
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Enter all required information such as name, date of birth, residential address, etc.
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Book appointment at nearest Aadhar center
Once the appointment is booked at the latest enrollment center, visit on the fixed date and time. It is mandatory to carry documents for verification. The biometric verification will be done after the cardholder is older than 5 years of age.
Parents need to visit the Aadhar card center with the ward for biometric authentication
