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Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 15:28 IST
UIDAI plans stricter Aadhaar rules for children under 18, making birth certificates mandatory and boosting verification with AI and QR-code scanning.
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The UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is planning major changes to Aadhaar rules, especially impacting children and parents. Until now, a birth certificate was mandatory only for children below 5 years. Soon, it may become compulsory for Aadhaar enrolment of all children under 18.
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