The blue Aadhaar is a 'Baal Aadhaar' (Child Aadhaar) issued for young children, whereas the standard Aadhaar contains biometric information. Let us understand the difference between the two and when it becomes necessary to update a child's Aadhaar.

Nowadays, the Aadhaar card has become the most crucial identity document for every individual. It is required for everything from banking and government schemes to various essential tasks. However, if you have ever observed Aadhaar cards closely, you might have noticed that some are blue, while others are the standard white.

Most people believe the only difference between these two cards is color and design, but that is not the case. Especially regarding children's Aadhaar cards, the color distinction is linked to their age and the information recorded in the card.

What is a blue Aadhaar card?

The blue Aadhaar card is known as 'Baal Aadhaar'. It is issued for children under the age of five. When enrolling young children for this card, biometric data—such as fingerprints and iris scans—is not collected because a child's biometrics are not fully developed at that age. It records only the following details about the child:

Child's name

Date of birth

Gender

Address

Photograph

What is a white Aadhaar card?

People often refer to the standard Aadhaar card as 'white Aadhaar' because it is typically printed on white paper. However, the UIDAI has not created a separate category officially named "white Aadhaar." This version of the card requires individuals to record their full details along with biometric data:

Fingerprints

Iris scan

Photograph

In essence, the real difference lies not in the color of the card, but in age and biometric information.

How do you get a blue Aadhaar for your child? Certain documents are required to get an Aadhaar card made for a child under the age of five. Typically, these include the child's proof of date of birth and the Aadhaar card of either the mother or the father, as the child's Aadhaar is linked to the parent's Aadhaar. Additionally, the child's photograph is taken at the Aadhaar center. To get a 'Baal Aadhaar' (child Aadhaar) made, you should visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Where is the 'Blue Aadhaar Card' used?

To establish the child's identity.

As an identity document during school admission.

To avail benefits of government schemes related to children.

To register the child's identity for various services.