Archive · 20 Jul 2025
UIDAI to Speed Up Children’s Aadhaar Biometric Updates
The government wants to make it easier for kids to update their Aadhaar cards, which they need for things like school and getting benefits.
They're planning to set up systems in schools to help children update their fingerprints and eye scans (biometrics).
This update is required when a child is 5 years old.
If they don't update it by age 7, it will cost money.
The UIDAI is testing the new system and will start rolling it out soon.
The goal is to ensure kids can access government services without issues.
UIDAI plans to speed up children's Aadhaar biometric updates through schools.
The initiative aims to cover over 7 crore children who need biometric updates.
The technology is being tested and is expected to be ready in 45-60 days.
Biometric updates are mandatory at age 5, with a second update at age 15.
Updates are free between ages 5-7, but cost Rs 100 after age 7.
- Who
- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is leading the initiative.
- What
- UIDAI is launching an initiative to speed up children's Aadhaar biometric updates.
- When
- The initiative will be launched in the next two months.
- Where
- The initiative will be rolled out nationwide, starting with schools.
- Why
- To facilitate easier access to government schemes and benefits for children.
- Organization
- Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
- Target Group
- Children with Aadhaar cards
- Number of Children
- Over 7 crore
- Age for First Update
- 5 years
- Cost of Update (5-7 years)
- Free
- Cost of Update (After 7 years)
- Rs 100