Aadhaar for Kids 0-5 Made Easy: Doorstep Enrollment by Postal Dept, Know Process

• Aadhaar enrollment for children aged 0-5 years is now simplified and available door-to-door through the Postal Department.
• Postal workers use special smartphones and biometric machines for easy enrollment, eliminating long queues at centers.
• Parents' Aadhaar and child's birth certificate are mandatory; parent's biometrics are used as child's biometrics are not taken.
• The entire process, including photo and document upload, is done via mobile, with Aadhaar issued in 15-45 days.
• This initiative has enrolled approximately 4600 children in Dhanbad since September and also offers Aadhaar-linked mobile number updates.

Why It Matters: Postal Department's doorstep Aadhaar enrollment for young children brings significant relief to parents.