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Utility Desk, New Delhi. A new movement is being seen in the country regarding Aadhar Card. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated millions of Aadhaar numbers to secure data and curb fraud. This sudden action has increased the concern among those whose Aadhaar was not updated for a long time. If your Aadhaar is stopped, not only your bank account can be frozen, but the benefits of ration, subsidy and other government schemes can also be stopped. Let us know why this action took place and how you can check whether your Aadhaar is safe or not. Why are Aadhaar cards being deactivated? According to government sources, there are mainly three reasons behind the Aadhaar Deactivated process: Old data: People who have not updated their Aadhaar even once in the last 10 years, their numbers are being doubted. Biometric discrepancies: In the data of fingerprints or iris. Lack of clarity. Fake documents: Duplicate Aadhaar cards made on the basis of wrong address or identity proof. Check this way: Whether your Aadhaar is active or not (Online Status Check) You will know right from home whether your Aadhaar is active or closed: Official website: Go to the official website of UIDAI (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in). Check Aadhaar Validity: Click on the option ‘Check Aadhaar Validity’ in the ‘Aadhaar Services’ section here. Fill in the details: Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar number and captcha code. Status: If a green tick appears on the screen, then your Aadhaar is active. If ‘Deactivated’ appears, you need to take immediate action. What to do if Aadhaar is deactivated? No need to panic, Aadhaar can be reactivated: Go to Aadhaar Kendra: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Biometric Update: Go there and get your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) updated again. Verification of Documents: Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address. Submit new documents like (POA). Activation: Your Aadhaar will be reactivated within a few days of completion of the process. 3 Important Tips for the Future Update every 10 years: As a rule, get your Aadhaar updated at least once every 10 years, even if your information has not changed. Mobile Number Link: Make sure that your correct mobile number is linked to Aadhaar so that OTP and security alerts are received. Biometric Lock: For security, you You can lock your biometrics through ‘m-Aadhaar’ app so that no one else can misuse them.