UIDAI Launches Biometric Aadhaar Updates for Children via Schools

Speedy Summary

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) plans to initiate biometric updates for children through schools in the next two months.
• Over seven crore children have not completed thier mandatory biometric update (MBU), required after turning five years old.
• UIDAI is testing technology for this process, which is expected to be ready within 45-60 days, adn parental consent will be mandatory.
• As per regulations, mbus are free if performed between ages five and seven; a fee of ₹100 applies afterward. Failure to update may result in Aadhaar deactivation.
• Updated Aadhaar is essential for availing services like school admissions, scholarships, entrance exams, and government Direct Benefit Transfer schemes.
• For teenagers aged 15 years, UIDAI plans to extend the process through schools and colleges for their second MBU.
• Biometric machines will be provided at the district level and rotated across schools to coordinate this initiative.

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