Aadhaar Card For Children Below 5 Years: How to apply online Jun 09, 2021, 16:18 IST
For the first time in India, an Aadhaar card may be obtained for a newborn baby.
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique random number provided to all Indian citizens by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It is a new-age document that also functions as a crucial identification (ID) proof.
The card contains demographic and biometric data gathered during the enrolling process and is provided free of charge. Enrolment is compulsory for all Indian citizens, which implies that minors are included. The UIDAI has initiated a campaign to give Baal Aadhaar Cards, which are Aadhaar cards for children. For the first time in India, even a newborn baby is eligible for an Aadhaar card.