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Blue Aadhaar Card: In India, the Aadhaar card is a very important identity document. But did you know that there is also a blue Aadhaar card, different from the regular one? Here, we are telling you about it. Let's learn what a Blue Aadhaar card is, how it differs from a regular Aadhaar card, and what the process is for getting one.

What is a Blue Aadhaar Card?
The Blue Aadhaar card is actually an Aadhaar card for children. It is called a Blue Aadhaar card or Bal Aadhaar card because of its blue color. Its purpose is to register the child's identity in government records, and this card remains valid from birth until the child turns 5 years old.

Difference between Blue Aadhaar and Regular Aadhaar
The biggest difference between a Blue Aadhaar card and a regular Aadhaar card is the biometric information.

A regular Aadhaar card includes fingerprints, iris scans, and a photograph, but the Blue Aadhaar card does not collect any biometric information because this information is not stable in young children.

The Blue Aadhaar card is created based on the child's demographic information (name, date of birth, etc.) and photograph. It is linked to the Aadhaar number of one of the parents.

How to get a Blue Aadhaar Card?
The process of getting a Blue Aadhaar card is very simple. For this:

Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Center.
Carry proof of the child's date of birth, such as a birth certificate or vaccination card.
Carry the Aadhaar card and address proof of one of the parents.
Fill out the Aadhaar enrollment form there.
The child's photograph will be taken.
After submitting all the documents, you will receive an Acknowledgement Slip, which you can use to track the status.

Some Important Points
Getting a Blue Aadhaar card is completely free.
This card is valid only until the child turns 5 years old.
When the child turns 5 years old, it is mandatory to update their biometrics.
If the biometrics are not updated after the age of 5, the Aadhaar card may become inactive.

Why is a Blue Aadhaar Card important? 
The blue Aadhaar card helps children with school admissions, government schemes, and healthcare services. It becomes a strong document for establishing a child's identity.

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