UIDAI to use behavioural insights to enhance adoption of Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) among children

Key Points

1. UIDAI partners with Behavioural Insights Ltd to enhance Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) adoption among children.
2. The MoU aims to increase MBU in Aadhaar for 5 and 15-year-olds.
3. UIDAI has waived all charges for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) in Aadhaar for children.
4. The waiver of MBU charges is effective from 1 October 2025 and will be in force for one year.
5. Once enrolled, a child needs to update biometrics at age 5 and again at age 15.
6. UIDAI expects the MBU charge waiver to benefit around 6 crore children.