The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has waived off all charges for mandatory biometric update of Aadhaar for children, an official statement said on Saturday.

The fee waiver has already kicked in effective October 1 and will be in force for a period of one year.

“In a pro-people measure, UIDAI has waived off all charges for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU-1), a move that is expected to benefit around 6 crore children,” the statement said.

A child under the age of five is enrolled for Aadhaar by providing the photograph, name, date of birth, gender, address and birth certificate.

The fingerprints and iris biometrics of a child are not captured for Aadhaar enrolment below the age of five because these are not mature at that age.

As per existing rules, children’s fingerp

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