Aadhaar Number: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated over 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers.
This action was taken because many Aadhaar cards were being misused. UIDAI has started deactivating Aadhaar cards of deceased individuals to prevent fraud. So far, more than 1.17 crore 12-digit Aadhaar numbers have been cancelled.
New Service on the ‘My Aadhaar’ Portal
To stop misuse after death, UIDAI has launched a new feature on the ‘My Aadhaar’ portal. Now, if a person passes away, their family can report the death online.
Based on this, UIDAI can deactivate the Aadhaar number of the deceased. As per official data, more than 1.17 crore Aadhaar cards of deceased people have already been deactivated under this system.
How UIDAI Identifies Deceased Individuals
UIDAI has received around 1.55 crore death records from 24 states and union territories through the Civil Registration System (CRS).
After verifying the data, 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers were found to belong to deceased persons and were deactivated.
In areas where CRS is not available, UIDAI has still managed to collect over 6.7 lakh death records, and those Aadhaar numbers are now being processed for deactivation.
How to Report a Death on the Aadhaar Portal
If a family member has died, their Aadhaar can be deactivated by following these steps:
Visit the ‘My Aadhaar’ portal.
Authenticate yourself using OTP login.
Enter the Aadhaar number of the deceased.
Provide the death certificate number and some basic personal details.
Once verified, UIDAI will deactivate the Aadhaar of the deceased.
Checking Aadhaar Holders Aged 100 and Above
Another step UIDAI is taking involves people aged 100 years and above. As part of a pilot project, UIDAI is checking whether these individuals are still alive.
Their information is being shared with state governments to confirm their current status.
