New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made a big decision that will help many parents across the country. It has removed all fees for Aadhaar biometric updates for children. This change started from October 1 and will continue for one year.

Who Benefits?

This update is for children between 5 to 17 years of age. Usually, a fee of Rs 125 is charged for each biometric update. But now, this will be free for the next 12 months. Around 6 crore children are expected to benefit from this move.

Ensure your child’s Aadhaar is up-to-date!

The Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) service is free for children aged 5–17 years. #Aadhaar #MBU #BiometricUpdate pic.twitter.com/yWLzCG68ph — Aadhaar (@UIDAI) October 4, 2025

Why is the Update Needed?

When a child gets

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