Newborns to get Aadhaar with birth certificates in all states

At present, 16 states have Aadhaar Linked Birth Registration. The process began over a year ago, with various states getting added over time

Aadhaar enrollment for newborns along with birth certificates is expected to be available in all states in the next few months, expanding beyond 16 states currently offering the facility, said government sources. At present, 16 states have Aadhaar Linked Birth Registration. The process began over a year ago, with various states getting added over time.

Work is ongoing in remaining states, said sources, adding that Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI),  the government agency that issues Aadhaar numbers, expects that over the next few months all states will be able to offer the facility, bringing added convenience to new parents.

For children up to 5 years, no biometrics are captured. Their UID is processed on the basis of demographic information and facial photographs, linked with the UID of their parents. Hence, biometric update is required (ten fingers, iris and facial photograph) once the child turns 5 and 15. Over 1,000 state and central government schemes leverage Aadhaar for identification and authentication of beneficiaries, transfer of benefits, and ensuring de-duplication.

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