What is Blue Aadhaar Card? Know its Importance, How To Apply
The Aadhaar card is one of the mandatory KYC documents in India for receiving government subsidies and benefits from various government-run welfare programs. It is regarded as a crucial identity verification document in a variety of industries since it contains vital information about citizens, including complete name, permanent address, and date of birth, all of which are connected to a special 12-digit number provided by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
The Unique Identification Authority of India introduced the concept of a Blue Aadhaar card (baal aadhaar) in 2018. It is specifically tailored for children under the age of 5.
The Blue Aadhaar card holds immense significance in simplifying the inclusion of young children into government welfare programs. The main feature of this aadhaar card is that children under the age of 5 are not required to provide biometric data. Instead, their UID (Unique Identification) is processed using demographic data and a facial image connected to the UID of their parents.
A Blue Aadhaar card, also known as a Baal Aadhaar, is a blue-colored ID card for children aged 0 to 5 years. It's issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
A Blue Aadhaar card contains the following information:
- The child's name, photograph, gender, and date of birth
- The Aadhaar number of the parent or legal guardian
- A 12-digit unique identification number
A Blue Aadhaar card is important for:
- Simplifying the inclusion of young children into government welfare programs
- Facilitating the provision of midday meal services for children
- Helping the government distinguish between fraudulent and legitimate students
- Many schools now mandating the presentation of Blue Aadhaar cards during the admission process
To apply for a Blue Aadhaar card, you can:
- Go to the UIDAI website
- Click on the Aadhar Card registration link
- Enter all the credentials including the name of the child, parent's phone number, and e-mail
- Collect an acknowledgement slip
- Within 60 days of registration, the Aadhaar card number will be issued to the newborn child
- A Blue Aadhaar card loses its validity when a child turns five.
How to apply for a Blue Aadhaar card (baal aadhaar)?
- Go to the official website of UIDAI - uidai.gov.in
- Fill in the details in your enrollment form.
- Select the appointment option for registration.
- Find the closest enrollment centre and make an appointment there.
- Bring your (parent’s) Aadhaar, the child's birth certificate, a reference number, etc. to the Aadhaar centre.
- After completing all the formalities, get an acknowledgement number to track the status.
