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Over 2 Crore Schoolchildren Get Aadhaar Biometric Updates

UIDAI has completed over 2 crore mandatory biometric updates for schoolchildren across India. The drive, launched in September 2025, has covered more than 1.56 lakh schools. Biometric updates are required at ages five and 15. UIDAI has made the service free for children aged 5–17 until September 30, 2026, to encourage timely updates.