UIDAI Links Baal Aadhaar with Birth Registries to Prevent Fraud and Duplicates
To prevent duplicate enrollments for Baal Aadhaar cards, which are given to children under five, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has proposed a regulatory adjustment. The goal of this action is to stop several Aadhaar IDs from being issued using the same birth certificate.
A change has been made by the Unique Identification Authority of India, or UIDAI.
It states that specific authorities may be given access to a child's Aadhaar number, which is generated from their birth certificate and does not require fingerprints or other biometric information.
Who can it be shared with?
The Registrar General of India or the Chief Registrar of a State (authorities who manage birth records).
Is consent needed?
Yes. This can only happen if the parent or guardian gives consent.
Why is this being done?
To avoid duplicate Aadhaar enrolments — meaning, to prevent the same child being enrolled more than once using the same birth certificate.
What is Baal Aadhaar?
For children under five, Baal Aadhaar is a 12-digit Aadhaar number.
It is issued without obtaining biometric information (such as fingerprint or iris scans) and is connected to the parent's Aadhaar.
This guarantees that each child receives a unique ID and makes it simpler for parents to enroll their young children.
Why did UIDAI amend the rules?
The 2016 Aadhaar (Sharing of Information) Regulations were modified by the UIDAI.
Reducing fraud or duplication is the goal.
How? by connecting Aadhaar directly to official birth records through the use of current birth registration systems (such as those outlined in the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969).
Integration with registrars
With parental approval, children's Aadhaar data can now be shared with national, state, and municipal birth registrars.
This helps guarantee that there are no duplicate Aadhaar IDs because one birth certificate equals one Aadhaar.
Aadhaar deactivation for deceased persons
Rules about deactivating Aadhaar numbers after death were also made clear in the announcement.
In the past, deactivation required specific documentation.
According to the revision, such additional conditions are no longer required when deactivating Aadhaar for a deceased person.
This makes it easier to update Aadhaar details after a person passes away.
How to Get a Baal Aadhaar
To apply for a Baal Aadhaar, parents need to visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre with two things:
The child’s birth certificate
The Aadhaar card of one parent
Since this card is for children under 5 years, no biometric data (like fingerprints or iris scans) is collected. This makes the process quick, simple, and safe while still protecting privacy.
What Information is Collected
During enrolment, only the basic details of the child are recorded — name, gender, and date of birth. Parents can also choose to add optional contact details like a mobile number or email address. These details help link the child’s Aadhaar with a parent for secure identification.
Why This Matters
The system is designed to prevent misuse of identity and ensure that every child has a unique and secure ID from the start. This helps reduce the chances of duplicate Aadhaar enrolments.
