Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), revealed that the platform is aiming to begin biometric update for children through schools. This will happen in the next two months, as per reports. The technology is in its testing phase and is expected to be operational within 45-60 days. So, here is everything you need to know about this latest development.
UIDAI Biometric Update For Children: How Will It Work?
UIDAI plans to distribute biometric machines to districts, where they will be rotated across schools to facilitate the updates.
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Currently, more than 70 million children have not yet updated their Aadhaar biometrics. Kumar emphasized that updating biometrics is mandatory for all individuals aged five and above.
Timely completion of the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is crucial to ensure the accuracy and reliability of children’s biometric data. As per current regulations, if the MBU is not completed by the time the child turns 7, their Aadhaar number will be deactivated.
Penalty For Not Updating
If the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is done after the child turns seven, a fee of ₹100 will be charged for the update. However, the process is free for children between the ages of 5 and 7. A second MBU will be required around the age of 15 to reflect physical changes that impact accuracy. Kumar informed PTI that UIDAI plans to expand the project to include this second update at the age of 15.
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