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?