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The 'Baal Aadhaar' (Aadhaar card for young children) has now become essential for various government-related tasks in the country. If you are planning to get an Aadhaar card made for your child, it is crucial to first understand the rules, required documents, fees, and the entire process to avoid any future inconvenience.

What is Baal Aadhaar?
Baal Aadhaar is an Aadhaar card issued for children under the age of five. It is blue in color and is issued by the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India).
1. Biometrics (fingerprints or iris scans) are not collected for it.
2. It records only the child's photograph and basic details.

Who can get a Baal Aadhaar?
1. Baal Aadhaar can be obtained for any child, from newborns up to the age of five.
2. It is mandatory for the parent or guardian to have an Aadhaar card.

Documents required for a child's Aadhaar?
The following documents are required to get a Baal Aadhaar made:

1. Child's birth certificate
2. Parent's (mother or father) Aadhaar card
3. Child's photograph
Note that under new regulations, the birth certificate has been made mandatory in many cases.

What are the charges?
The process is completely free for those getting their child's Aadhaar made for the first time. However, fees may apply for subsequent updates. Additionally, printing a PVC Aadhaar card costs approximately ₹75.

Step-by-step process to get Baal Aadhaar
1. Visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or CSC (Common Service Centre).
2. Fill out the form for the child.
3. Provide the parent's Aadhaar number.
4. The child's photograph will be taken.
5. Document verification will be conducted.
6. You will receive an acknowledgement slip.
The Aadhaar number is issued a few days later.

Why is Baal Aadhaar important?

Nowadays, Aadhaar has become mandatory for children in several instances:
* School admission
* Availing benefits of government schemes
* Opening a bank account (for which 'Baal Aadhaar' is required)
Therefore, make sure to get an Aadhaar card made for your child.

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