The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a complete waiver of charges for the mandatory biometric updates (MBU) of Aadhaar for children. This move, effective from 1 October and lasting for one year, is a "pro-people measure" expected to benefit approximately six crore children, according to an official statement released on Saturday.

“As per existing rules, therefore, fingerprints, iris and photo are mandatorily required to be updated in his/her Aadhaar when the child reaches the age of five years. This is called first Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU). Similarly, a child is required to update biometrics once again upon reaching the age of 15 years, which is referred to as the second MBU,” the UIDAI said. Also Read | Bihar SIR: SC asks Election Commission to

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