UIDAI to roll out biometric Aadhaar update for children through schools in phased manner
UIDAI Chief Executive Officer Bhuvnesh Kumar told PTI that more than seven crore children have not yet completed their mandatory biometric update (MBU), which is required after a child attains the age of five.
'UIDAI is working on a project to start updating the biometrics of children with parental consent through schools. We are at present testing the technology and it should be ready in 45-60 days,' Mr. Kumar said.
As per existing regulations, the MBU is essential for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data associated with Aadhaar. Failure to update the biometric details even after the age of seven may lead to deactivation of the Aadhaar number.
The update is free of cost if completed between the ages of five and seven. However, a prescribed fee of ₹100 applies if the update is done after seven years of age.
Mr. Kumar said an updated Aadhaar facilitates ease of living and enables the seamless availing of services such as school admissions, entrance examinations, scholarships, and Direct Benefit Transfer schemes, wherever applicable.
'We are planning to extend the same process of going through schools and colleges for a second MBU which is done after children attain the age of 15 years,' Mr. Kumar said.
Currently, Aadhaar enrolment for newborns and children under five years is carried out without capturing biometric details.
'Aadhaar is crucial for delivering benefits under several government schemes. We want children to get all the benefits at the right time. Through schools, we are trying to reach as many children in a convenient manner,' Mr. Kumar said.
Under the proposed project, UIDAI will provide biometric machines to each district, which will then be rotated from school to school to carry out the enrolment and update process.
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