2.5 Crore Aadhaar Numbers of Deceased Persons Deactivated to Prevent Identity Fraud

Last updated: 2026/02/04 at 3:53 PM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in Lok Sabha today informed that as part of a nationwide clean-up effort to maintain the continued accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons till date.

In case of the death of a person, it is essential that his/her Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent potential identity fraud, or unauthorized usage of such Aadhaar number for availing welfare benefits.

Several measures have been taken to reduce the risk of identity fraud and ensure leak-proof delivery of benefits in the country, said the Ministry.

Aadhaar is the world’s largest biometric identity system with approximately 134 crores live Aadhaar holders.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.