What is a Blue Aadhaar Card, and why is it necessary to get it made?

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In India, some documents are important for all individuals and among them Aadhar Card holds vital importance. About 90% of the country's population i.e. about 134 crore people have an Aadhar card. Aadhar card is mandatory in many places. Do you know that there are two types of Aadhar cards: a regular Aadhar card and a blue Aadhar card? What is the Blue Aadhar Card and why is it issued? let's find out.

What is a Blue Aadhaar Card?

Similar to the regular Aadhar card, the Blue Aadhar card is also an essential document issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The Blue Aadhar Card is issued specifically for children below five years of age and is commonly known as the Child Aadhar Card. Unlike the regular Aadhaar card, the blue Aadhaar card does not include biometric features like fingerprint impressions. The colour of the Blue Aadhar Card is different from the regular Aadhar Card, the regular card is white and the colour of the Blue Aadhar Card is blue or navy.

How to apply for a blue aadhaar card?

To get a Blue Aadhar Card, you have to visit the official website of UIDAI www.uidai.gov.in. After reaching there, click on the link of Aadhar Card and a new tab will open. Here you have to enter the child's name, phone number and email ID. After this, give the complete address where the child was born. Submit the form, and then you have to visit the nearest UIDAI centre for the offline verification process. It is important to note that there is no fee to obtain the Blue Aadhaar Card.