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Aadhaar Card Update: The Aadhaar card has become the most important identity document for every Indian citizen today. From banking to government schemes, Aadhaar is required for almost every essential task. Therefore, if the data associated with Aadhaar is not accurate and secure, it directly impacts ordinary citizens. Keeping this in mind, the central government has taken a major step towards strengthening the Aadhaar system.

Why is it necessary to deactivate an Aadhaar card after the death of a family member? Learn the easy process.

The government has so far deactivated approximately 25 million Aadhaar cards. These Aadhaar numbers belonged to individuals who have passed away. This information was shared by Union IT Minister Jitin Prasad. He stated that there are currently approximately 1.34 billion Aadhaar holders in the country, and the government's priority is to ensure that every Aadhaar record is accurate, updated, and reliable.

Why were these Aadhaar cards deactivated?
Often, attempts are made to misuse the Aadhaar cards of deceased individuals to avail of government schemes, pensions, subsidies, or other benefits. To eliminate this problem, the government has launched a nationwide campaign to clean up Aadhaar data. Under this campaign, Aadhaar cards that are no longer valid are being deactivated.

This decision will benefit ordinary citizens in several ways. The biggest advantage is that it will prevent fraud. No one will be able to misuse a deceased person's Aadhaar card to fraudulently obtain benefits from government schemes. Additionally, the Aadhaar-related data will be more accurate, making banking, digital payments, and online services more secure. People will also have greater confidence that their identity document is in safe hands.

What should you check?
Now, the question is, has your Aadhaar card been accidentally deactivated? You can easily check the status of your Aadhaar card from the comfort of your home. To do this:

Go to the official UIDAI website or mobile app.
Here you will find the 'Aadhaar Status' or 'Aadhaar Verification' option. Click on it and fill in your Aadhaar number and other required information.
Within a few seconds, you will see on the screen whether your Aadhaar card is active or not. This is how you can get information related to your Aadhaar card.

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