Aadhaar is an identity card for every citizen today. It is equally important for children. From school admission to availing benefits of government schemes, the importance of Aadhaar card is immense. Recognizing this need, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and post offices have made the process of obtaining Aadhaar for children very easy, fast and completely digital. Know the easiest way.
Only two documents will create ‘Bal Aadhaar’
Now, Aadhaar for children below five years can be created in a few minutes. It will not cost anything. Only two documents are required for a child’s Aadhaar: the child’s birth certificate and the Aadhaar of the father or mother (either one). No additional documents are required. Since biometrics are not currently taken for children below five years of age, the Aadhaar of the parents is sufficient to verify the child’s identity.
The process is very simple
The special feature of this service is that it is completely hassle-free, with no long queues, no extra paperwork and no extra charges. The post office officials will personally assist you in this process and if required, you can also contact your local postman or GDS. This government facility has brought relief to lakhs of families.
Why is Aadhaar important for children?
Today, Aadhaar is not just an identity card, but has become the basis of every government process. School admissions, government scheme benefits, hospital identity cards, ration card linking, even banking services, Aadhaar is becoming mandatory everywhere. As a result, getting Aadhaar for children has become essential for families. Especially for children below the age of five, getting Aadhaar on time prevents problems in important tasks later.
Process of getting Aadhaar from post office
First, the parents have to visit the nearest post office. At the Aadhaar enrolment centre, they have to present their child’s birth certificate and the parents’ Aadhaar. Then the officials do the biometric verification. This security measure is designed to prevent misinformation or creation of fake Aadhaar cards. Then the child’s photograph is taken and the Aadhaar enrolment is completed digitally. Your application is registered within minutes. Within a few days, the Aadhaar card will be sent to your address by post and e-Aadhaar will be available.
Key Features
Many parents think that Aadhaar enrolment is a fee, but IPPB has clarified that there is no fee for Aadhaar enrolment for children below the age of five. This means there are no form fees or processing charges, the entire process is 100 percent free.