The Unique Identification Authority of India plans to begin a comprehensive program within two months, targeting biometric updates for children's Aadhaar cards. This school-based approach will address approximately 70 million children who lack current biometric information. CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar announced that technology testing continues with deployment expected within 45 to 60 days. The program will start at primary schools before expanding to colleges for subsequent updates required when students reach 15 years old. Kumar emphasized that reaching children through educational institutions provides the most convenient access method.
Current regulations require biometric updates when children turn five years old. Initial Aadhaar enrollment for younger children excludes fingerprint and iris data since these features remain underdeveloped. Parents must complete updates before their child's seventh birthday to prevent account deactivation. Updates remain free between the ages of five and seven but carry a 100-rupee charge afterward. The authority has begun sending text message reminders to registered phone numbers, encouraging parents to complete mandatory biometric updates at designated service centers.
Current regulations require biometric updates when children turn five years old. Initial Aadhaar enrollment for younger children excludes fingerprint and iris data since these features remain underdeveloped. Parents must complete updates before their child's seventh birthday to prevent account deactivation. Updates remain free between the ages of five and seven but carry a 100-rupee charge afterward. The authority has begun sending text message reminders to registered phone numbers, encouraging parents to complete mandatory biometric updates at designated service centers.
