Archive · 20 Jul 2025
UIDAI to Launch School-Based Biometric Updates for Children
The government is making it easier for kids to update their Aadhaar cards.
They'll be going to schools to update fingerprints and other unique identifiers.
This is important because kids' Aadhaar needs updates as they grow.
Over 70 million kids need to update their biometrics.
The updates are free between ages 5 and 7, but there's a fee after that.
The goal is to help kids get government benefits easily.
UIDAI plans to update children's biometrics through schools in 45-60 days.
Over 7 crore children need to update their Aadhaar biometrics.
Biometric updates are mandatory after age 5; may lead to Aadhaar deactivation if not updated.
Updates between ages 5-7 are free; a fee applies after 7.
UIDAI aims to extend the school-based process for updates at age 15.
- Who
- UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is facilitating this.
- What
- UIDAI is starting biometric updates for children through schools.
- When
- Testing should be complete in 45-60 days.
- Where
- Through schools across districts.
- Why
- To maintain accurate Aadhaar data and ensure children receive benefits from government schemes.
- Organization
- UIDAI
- Initiative
- Biometric Updates through Schools
- Target Audience
- Children
- Mandatory Update Age
- After 5 years
- Free Update Age
- 5-7 years
- Fee After
- 7 years (₹100)