About Unique Identification Authority of India

About Unique Identification Authority of India:

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory body established on July 12, 2016, by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in accordance with the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016....

Objective of Baal Aadhaar Initiative:

Looking at the importance of Aadhaar in daily life, now the government has ordered to make Aadhaar cards for children. It is used for various tasks. It can be used as an identity card for children while traveling. This gives easy access to multiple state and government systems and services; without it, nothing happens in banks. It also helps in availing of mid-day meals. Under this scheme, the country’s residents will have to make Aadhaar child cards for children below five years of age. This scheme will also provide benefits of government schemes and services to the children. This will also make it easier for children to enroll in schools....

How to Apply for Baal Aadhaar Initiative?

Applying for a Baal Aadhaar card is similar to a regular Aadhaar card. To apply for a child’s Aadhaar card, the parents of the child need to complete the following steps:...

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....