UIDAI calls for mandatory biometric update for children turning 7

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. Not completing the critical requirements, may lead to a child’s Aadhaar number being deactivated, UIDAI said in a press release on Tuesday.

Current rules mandate that children undergo a Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) on reaching five years of age. This involves updating their biometric data, including…