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UIDAI's Massive Clean-Up: 2 Crore Aadhaar IDs Disabled for Deceased Persons

The UIDAI has taken a major step by deactivating over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals. This clean-up exercise aims to maintain database accuracy and prevent identity misuse. Families can now report deaths through the myAadhaar portal using death certificates and registration numbers. Timely reporting helps ensure government subsidies reach only eligible beneficiaries.

Key Points: UIDAI Deactivates 2 Crore Aadhaar Numbers of Deceased Individuals

  • UIDAI received death data from Registrar General and state governments
  • New online service available for reporting deaths on myAadhaar portal
  • Family members can report deaths using death certificate details
  • System prevents misuse of government subsidies and welfare benefits
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UIDAI begins major clean-up, disables 2 crore Aadhaar IDs of deceased persons

UIDAI has disabled over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased persons to prevent identity fraud and ensure accurate welfare distribution across India.

"An Aadhaar number is never given to another person, so deactivation after death is necessary to stop fraud - UIDAI Officials"

New Delhi, November 26

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than two crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals, marking one of the largest clean-up exercises of the national identity database. According to a Ministry of Electronics & IT press release, this step aims to keep Aadhaar records accurate and prevent identity misuse.

UIDAI said it has received information on deceased persons from the Registrar General of India, state governments, Union Territories, the Public Distribution System, and the National Social Assistance Program. The authority is also planning to work with banks and other institutions to share verified death data in the future. Officials explained that an Aadhaar number is never given to another person, so deactivation after death is necessary to stop fraud or wrongful use of welfare benefits.

The authority introduced a new online service earlier this year to make the process easier for families. The "Reporting of death of a family member" feature is now active on the myAadhaar portal for 25 states and Union Territories that use the Civil Registration System. UIDAI noted that the remaining states and UTs will also be connected to this system soon.

Under the process, a family member logs in to the portal, verifies their identity, and enters the deceased's Aadhaar number, Death Registration Number, and basic details. UIDAI then checks the information before taking action on deactivation.

The authority is urging Aadhaar holders across the country to report the deaths of their family members on the myAadhaar portal once they receive the death certificate. UIDAI said timely reporting will help avoid the misuse of government subsidies and services that require Aadhaar authentication.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Finally some action on this! My uncle passed away 3 years ago and his Aadhaar was still active. The online portal makes it convenient for families to report. Good work UIDAI!
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the initiative, I'm concerned about the implementation. Many elderly people in rural areas might not have access to the online portal. Hope UIDAI has offline options too.
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Arjun K
This will save crores of rupees in fraudulent subsidies and pensions. Every rupee saved is important for our country's development. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The coordination between different government departments for this clean-up is impressive. Shows how digital governance can work effectively in India.
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Nisha Z
Hope they ensure proper verification before deactivation. Sometimes government systems make errors and it's difficult to get things corrected later. Better to be careful than sorry!

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