Blue Aadhaar For Your Child: What It Is, How to Apply And More

Parents have the option to apply for the Baal Aadhaar Card, commonly known as Blue Aadhaar, on behalf of their newborns.

Aadhaar has emerged as a pivotal Know Your Customer (KYC) document within the nation, serving as a crucial prerequisite for accessing government subsidies and participating in various welfare programs. Beyond its primary role in government initiatives, Aadhaar has gained prominence as vital identity proof across diverse sectors. This is attributed to the comprehensive information it encapsulates, including citizens' full names, permanent addresses, and dates of birth, all intricately linked to a distinctive 12-digit number assigned by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

Aadhaar cards are available in two distinct categories to cater to different demographics. The first category is tailored for adults, encompassing the standard Aadhaar card. Meanwhile, the second category is specifically designed for children and is referred to as 'Baal Aadhaar.' This specialized version allows parents the flexibility to apply for an Aadhaar card for their newborns, ensuring a seamless process for enrollment and documentation right from the early stages of a child's life.

According to the UIDAI website, 'Baal Aadhaar', printed in a blue coloured letter for communicating the Aadhaar number to children under five years old, has been introduced by UIDAI. The letter informs the Aadhaar holder (parents) to update the Aadhaar details with biometrics on attaining the age of five years, failing which Aadhaar will be deactivated and will not be valid. A blue-coloured letter has been introduced to visibly distinguish the letter for children, for ease of mass communication to people to get the biometrics of their children updated on attaining the age of five years.