Mandatory Biometric Update of Aadhaar to Be Launched in Telangana Inter Colleges
- The Department of Posts and Unique Identification Authority of India will launch the Mandatory Biometric Update of Aadhaar in all Intermediate colleges in Telangana.
- Students aged 15-17 must complete the update to maintain accurate biometric data, as stated by the Department of Posts.
- Children who obtained Aadhaar before age five must update their biometrics by age seven to avoid deactivation of their unique ID.
- The update is essential for access to Aadhaar-linked programs and services, including entrance examinations, and is free for those updating between ages five and seven, with a fee of Rs 100 afterward.
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UIDAI mandates biometric update for kids after seven years
New Delhi: Children who obtained Aadhaar when they were below the age of five, need to mandatorily update their biometrics after crossing age of seven, else they will have to face risk of deactivation of their unique id, according to an official statement. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of children for completing the MBU (Mandatory Biometric Up…
UIDAI urges parents to update children’s Aadhaar biometrics
New Delhi, Jul 16: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has reminded parents to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who are seven years old but have not yet updated their Aadhaar details. As per the current rule, children under the age of five are enrolled for Aadhaar using their photograph, name, date of birth, gender, and address, but their fingerprints and iris scans are not taken due to their underdevel…
UIDAI Appeals for Timely Aadhaar Biometric Updates for Children 7 and Older
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is again calling on parents and guardians to ensure the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is completed for children who have reached the age of seven but have not yet updated their Aadhaar biometric information. This update is vital to ensure children can easily access services like school admissions, exams, scholarships, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes. According to UIDAI, an updated…
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