{"id":1298002,"date":"2025-07-21T13:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1298002"},"modified":"2025-07-21T14:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:37:28","slug":"aadhaar-card-details-of-children-will-be-updated-in-schools-in-a-phased-manner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/aadhaar-card-details-of-children-will-be-updated-in-schools-in-a-phased-manner\/","title":{"rendered":"Children&#8217;s Aadhaar Biometric Details Will Start Updating Via Schools, Gradually"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a major step towards improving Aadhaar coverage and compliance, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to begin biometric updates for children through schools. The initiative, likely to roll out in the next two months, targets over <strong>7 crore children<\/strong> who have not yet completed their <strong>Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU)<\/strong> post the age of 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-1.57.19\u202fPM-1024x584.png\" alt=\"Children's Aadhaar Biometric Details Will Start Updating Via Schools, Gradually\" class=\"wp-image-1298003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-1.57.19\u202fPM-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-1.57.19\u202fPM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-1.57.19\u202fPM-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-1.57.19\u202fPM-1536x876.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-1.57.19\u202fPM-2048x1167.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Biometric Update Is Crucial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per UIDAI guidelines, Aadhaar enrolment for children under five years is done without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/education\/uidai-to-begin-biometric-update-of-children-through-schools-8914180\">capturing biometric data<\/a>. However, once a child turns five, biometric updates \u2014 including fingerprint and iris scans \u2014 become mandatory. If not done by age seven, the child\u2019s Aadhaar number may be deactivated, leading to challenges in accessing key services such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School admissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrance examinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School-Based Update Process Explained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar confirmed that the authority is currently testing the technology and expects the rollout within <strong>45\u201360 days<\/strong>. The process will involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biometric update camps organized within schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates done <strong>only with parental consent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotation of biometric machines across districts and schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No cost for updates between ages <strong>5 and 7<\/strong>; Rs 100 charge after age 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This child-friendly approach is designed to ease logistical challenges faced by parents and ensure that no child misses out on government benefits due to outdated Aadhaar records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Plans: College-Based Updates at 15 Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kumar also revealed plans to extend a similar process through <strong>colleges<\/strong> for the <strong>second biometric update<\/strong>, which is due after a child turns <strong>15<\/strong>. This ensures that Aadhaar data remains accurate and usable throughout a person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensuring Access to Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting the role of Aadhaar in welfare delivery, UIDAI emphasized that timely biometric updates will ensure children can access the <strong>full spectrum of government schemes<\/strong> when needed. By leveraging the school ecosystem, the government aims to make the process efficient, scalable, and more inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This school-based initiative could be a game changer in improving Aadhaar compliance for minors and ensuring smooth access to education-linked entitlements across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/navi.com\/blog\/baal-aadhaar-card\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major step towards improving Aadhaar coverage and compliance, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to begin biometric updates for children through schools. 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