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Aadhaar Cleanup: UIDAI has deactivated over 20 million Aadhaar numbers across the country that belonged to deceased individuals. This move aims to prevent mistaken identities, fraud, and fraudulent benefits under government schemes. To this end, UIDAI has collected authentic death records from various government sources. Additionally, a "Reporting of Death of a Family Member" feature has been launched on the myAadhaar portal, where family members can complete the process by entering official details related to Aadhaar and the death. The government has urged citizens to update this information upon receiving the death certificate.

Aadhaar Cleanup: For the first time in the country, a major cleanup campaign is underway for the Aadhaar database. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology stated that UIDAI has so far deactivated over 20 million Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals. The government says this will prevent fraud and eliminate attempts to obtain fraudulent benefits.

Where are the accurate figures coming from?

Accurate death records are being obtained from various government sources, including the Registrar General of India (RGI), state and union territory administrations, the public distribution system, and the National Social Assistance Program. Furthermore, UIDAI is working with banks and other institutions to ensure that Aadhaar is not misused after death.

How do families report?

Families often become entangled in the formalities related to identifying a family member after their death. Recognising this, UIDAI launched a feature called "Reporting of Death of a Family Member" on the myAadhaar portal this year. Currently, this feature is available in 25 states and union territories, and will be expanded to other locations soon. Any family member can log in to this portal using their Aadhaar number and enter the deceased person's Aadhaar number, death registration number, and other information. UIDAI verifies these details and deactivates the Aadhaar.

Why is this step necessary?

The government states that Aadhaar is never reissued to another person. Therefore, keeping it active after death is risky. This process is crucial to prevent fake identities, illegal transactions, and misuse of government benefits. UIDAI has appealed to all citizens to report the death of a family member on the portal as soon as they receive the death certificate, to prevent misuse of the identity and to maintain the security of the system.

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