As an Indian, Aadhaar Card is the most important identification document for us. Its unique number contains almost every detail about a person, such as name, date of birth, permanent address, eye scan and fingerprints.
But, have you ever heard the term Blue Aadhaar Card? If you don’t, let me tell you this is another type of Aadhaar Card for children below the age of 5. Usually, it helps them to avail government welfare schemes easily.
So, if you are a parent of an infant child, then you must get a Blue Aadhaar for him. Learn all details and how to apply for it here.
What is Blue Aadhaar Card?
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Blue Aadhaar Card, also known as Baal Aadhaar Card, is a different blue coloured Aadhaar Card issued for children below the age of 5. It works as same as a regular Aadhaar, but only for children. It is issued by UIDAI and totally free of charge.
As a regular Aadhaar, this card also possesses a 12-digit unique identification number that contains all the details of a child. However, it doesn’t need any biometric information as the children don’t develop them till the age of 5.
When your child gets over the age of 5, you can take him to the Aadhaar Enrollment centre to update his biometrics. They will issue a new original Aadhaar to your child and make a Blue Aadhaar invalid.
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Benefits of Blue Aadhaar Card
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There are several benefits of Blue Aadhaar same as the original. Here’s a list.
1. It is used as the identity proof of a child.
2. With the help of this card, children can easily avail any government scheme.
3. The Indian government made it mandatory for children to receive a midday meal facility.
4. It helps the government to identify fake and real students.
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Required Documents for Blue Aadhaar Card
Here is the list of the following documents required for Blue Aadhaar.
1. Child’s parents have to provide a birth certificate or hospital discharge slip.
2. They also have to submit a copy of their original Aadhaar Card.
3. If your kid is attending school, then you also have to submit his ID card or school’s bonafide statement.
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How to Apply for it?
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Step 1: Visit the official website of UIDAI
Step 2: Tap on the “My Aadhaar” option and select “Book an Appointment” from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Now fill in all the credentials such as the child’s name, parent’s name, phone number and email address.
Step 4: On the next page, enter all the demographic information including residential address, locality, district, etc
Step 5: Schedule an appointment at the nearest Aadhaar centre and visit there with your child on the provided date. Don’t forget to carry all the documents mentioned previously.
Step 6: In the Aadhaar centre, they will follow the Aadhaar verification process and click a photo of your child.
Step 7: When the process is completed, make sure to collect the acknowledgement slip from the centre.
After the verification, your Blue Aadhaar Card will be issued within 60 days. And as I told before, it is totally free and no one can charge you any fees.