What is Blue Aadhaar? Evreyting You Need to Know

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Indian government through UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). This unique number is assigned to every resident of India and is vital for many reasons. The Aadhaar number is proof of a person's identity and allows citizens to benefit from government programs and benefits.

The Aadhaar number includes biometric information about the cardholder, including iris scans and fingerprints. It also contains demographic data such as name, date of birth, gender, address, photograph of the cardholder and Aadhaar number which are unique to each citizen.

Aadhaar cards can be used as proof of identity and help in accessing government services, availing subsidies, opening bank accounts, etc. There are two main categories into which Aadhaar cards have been divided: Aadhaar card for senior citizens and Aadhaar card for children. The Aadhaar card for adults is public knowledge and includes the biometric data of the individual.

Today we are going to talk about Aadhaar card for children below five years of age, known as Baal Aadhaar card or Blue Aadhaar card. These cards do not require any biometric data. Let us understand how this Baal Aadhaar card can be applied for and what are its benefits.

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What is the Aadhaar Blue Card?

The Baal or Blue Aadhaar card was introduced by the UIDAI in 2018 for children below five years of age. This provides them with a unique identification and unlike the regular Aadhaar card, this one does not need biometric information. It only contains a photo of the child, information about their gender and an Aadhaar number.

Parents of guardians must update the Baal Aadhaar card with the biometric information when the child turns five years of age and again at the age of 15 years.

Documents Required to Apply for Baal Aadhaar Card

• Parents applying for their newborn's Aadhaar card can submit either the birth certificate or the hospital discharge slip as a valid document for registration of the Aadhaar blue card.
• If the child is older, their school ID card can also be used to apply for a Baal Aadhaar card.
• Parents’ Aadhaar card is mandatory.
• Proof of address is required.
• Two passport-sized photos of the child will be required.

Why the name “Aadhaar Blue Card”?

The term Blue Aadhaar Card is used to refer to the Baal Aadhaar card because these cards are printed in blue and are therefore different from adult cards. The color difference allows for easy communication and understanding and reminds parents to update biometric data at the age of 5.

Steps to Get a Blue Aadhaar Card (Online)

1. Go to the UIDAI website – www.uidai.gov.in
2. Click on the Aadhaar card registration option.
3. Enter your child's name, parents name, contact number and other required information.
4. Choose a suitable meeting time for registration.
5. Make an appointment at the nearest registration center at your convenience.
6. Come to the registration center with your child at the chosen time and date.
7. Carry important documents like your Aadhaar card, address proof and your child's valid documents with you. Your Aadhaar details will be linked to those of your child until they turn 15.
8. Biometric information will not be required, so only one photo of your child will be clicked in the center.
9. This begins the document verification process, whichever is completed, you will receive a message conveying the same on your NMR.
10. Collect the acknowledgment of receipt as proof.
11. The Blue Aadhaar/Baal Aadhaar card will be delivered to your doorstep within 60 days of verification.
12. If you want to check your Aadhar application status, visit the official website.

Apply for Blue Aadhaar Card (Offline)

1. Find your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or permanent enrollment center.
2. Call and inform the officials about your need for a Baal Aadhaar card.
3. Complete the Aadhaar registration form with all the necessary details.
4. Submit the form to officials.

Benefits of having a Blue Aadhaar card

• The Blue Aadhaar card provides access to various government schemes.
• This helps the government identify real students from fake ones, making it easier to provide EWS scholarships.
• Various schools also ask for Aadhaar blue card as part of the admission process.

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