July 17, 2025 9:42 AM
UIDAI steps up efforts to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, launches new reporting portal
In a move to curb identity fraud and unauthorised use of Aadhaar numbers, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has initiated a multi-pronged strategy to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, the Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Wednesday. The effort aims to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database, which serves as a crucial digital identity platform for residents of India and NRIs. Aadhaar, the 12-digit unique identity number issued by UI...