Why is Aadhaar essential for children? UIDAI explains through an emotional video featuring parents.
UIDAI’s emotional video highlights the importance of Aadhaar enrollment for children. It illustrates how the information recorded in Aadhaar helps reunite a child—who has become separated from their family at a fair—with their parents.
If you have young children at home and haven't yet obtained an Aadhaar card for them, this information is crucial for you. For children, Aadhaar is not merely an identity document; it is a vital tool that can prove invaluable during difficult times by helping to establish a child's identity and home address. Through this emotional video, UIDAI explains how having accurate identity details recorded can assist in reuniting children with their families during a crisis.
According to UIDAI, in addition to getting the initial Aadhaar card made on time, parents must also ensure that mandatory biometric updates (MBU) are carried out when the child turns 5 and 15. An identity record updated at the right time not only enhances the child's safety but also proves helpful for various essential tasks.
What is the story behind UIDAI's emotional video?
UIDAI conveys the importance of securing a child's identity through the story of a boy named Suresh, who visits a fair with his parents. However, the crowd suddenly swells, and in a split second, Suresh loses his grip on his parents' hands. Within moments, the child becomes separated from his family.
बच्चों का सही समय पर आधार एनरोलमेंट और मैंडेटरी बायोमेट्रिक अपडेट (MBU) कराएँ।
— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) August 25, 2026
क्योंकि सही समय पर अपडेट की गई पहचान, मुश्किल घड़ी में अपनों तक पहुँचने का रास्ता बन सकती है।
आज की सही पहचान… कल अपनों तक पहुँचने का भरोसा।#Aadhaar #MBU #MandatoryBiometricUpdate #UIDAI pic.twitter.com/wbBk5BJvp5
As evening falls, Suresh is found alone by the police, but he is unable to clearly state his home address when questioned. Consequently, he is placed in a child care institution, where he remains separated from his family for a considerable period.
How did Aadhaar help reunite the child with his family?
A few months later, an Aadhaar enrollment drive begins at the child care institution. Suresh undergoes the enrollment process during this time. The information recorded in his Aadhaar profile reveals details about his family's identity and address. Subsequently, the institution's warden provided the police with details regarding Suresh's address. Acting on this information, the police located his family, and Suresh was finally reunited with his parents.
Why is it important to get an Aadhaar card for children?
Aadhaar can be used for any essential tasks related to a child's identity.
It may also be required for various school and education-related activities.
Aadhaar plays a crucial role in availing the benefits of government schemes and services.
It is vital to keep identity-related information updated as the child grows.
Accurate identity details in Aadhaar can prove helpful during times of crisis.
