Criticism of the Baal Aadhaar Initiative
UIDAI’s move to issue Aadhaar cards to children and newborns without biometrics is criticized because, after five years, the child has to apply for a new regular Aadhaar. After the age of five, the child has to apply for a new Aadhaar. There is an extra cost burden on the government to cater to the huge under age of five population.
Baal Aadhaar Initiative
Aadhaar is a 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after a particular verification process. The aadhaar card is an essential document that is used as identity proof. UIDAI has announced issuing Aadhaar cards for children below five years of age. This Aadhaar card will be blue. The Aadhaar card of the child will be canceled when the child turns five years old. After a child’s Aadhaar card is offered, a new child’s Aadhaar card is generated, which requires updating the biometrics. Anyone who wants to make an Aadhaar card for their child has to apply on the official website. With the Aadhaar Child Card, you can take advantage of many government schemes.