The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday (November 26, 2025) has taken a big step regarding the Aadhaar card. UIDAI has deactivated the Aadhar card numbers of more than 2 crore people across the country. However, let us also tell you that UIDAI has deactivated the Aadhaar numbers of those people who are no longer in this world i.e. those who have died.

Actually, the authority has taken this big step as part of the campaign being run across the country to continuously update the Aadhaar database and to prevent any kind of misuse of Aadhaar numbers of dead people. UIDAI has undertaken this important task based on information received from sources such as Data Registrar General of India (RGI), States and Union Territories, Public Distribution System (PDS), National Social Assistance Program (NSAP). Apart from this, UIDAI is also working towards collaborating with banks and other financial institutions to get the information of the deceased people.

UIDAI Launched new facility as early as 2025

,@UIDAI deactivates over 2 Crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals

UIDAI sourcing data from Registrar General of India, States, various central govt departments for the initiative

Family members may also report the death of kin via myAadhaar portal

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— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 26, 2025

At the same time, the authority also said that UIDAI has started a new facility on My Aadhaar portal with the beginning of this year, through which family members themselves can give information regarding any of their deceased relatives. This step will prove helpful in updating the Aadhaar database completely and quickly. However, this facility is currently available in 25 states and union territories of the country that use the Civil Registration System (CRS). Apart from this, the process of connecting the remaining states and union territories to this portal is going on.

Why was this step taken?,

UIDAI said that the Aadhaar number of any person is not re-issued in the name of any other person. However, it is very important to deactivate the Aadhaar number after the death of any person, so that any kind of fraud using the identity of the concerned person or misuse of that Aadhaar number for benefiting any public welfare schemes can be prevented.

UIDAI What did he request the countrymen?,

UIDAI has requested people across the country to obtain the death certificate after the death of a family member and inform it on the myAadhaar portal, so that the records can be updated and any kind of misuse can be prevented.

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In today’s time, no work is done without your work, whether it is government or private, Aadhaar card. The Aadhaar card is a concrete soul of the identity of any person. Nowadays, even for every small work, Aadhaar card is being used. Aadhaar card has many forms. Aadhaar cards are of four ways, that is, you can make your Aadhaar card in four formats. The Unique Identification Authority of India i.e. UIDAI has developed these formats in view of the convenience of the people. According to UIDAI, all types of Aadhaar cards are valid and they can be used where needed. Let’s know about them.

Aadhar Letter

The base letter is a paper best laminated letter, which has a QR code mention with the date of release and printed date. The base letter can be easily made for free. Apart from this, it can also be easily updated biometric updates. The person whose Aadhaar card is, is sent through post. If for some reason your original Aadhaar card is lost or is damaged, then you can also get new.

For this, you do not have to do anything special, just have to go to the website of UIDAI and order an order with a fee of Rs 50 to change the Aadhaar letter online.

Aadhar PVC Card

Aadhaar PVC card is a new version of Aadhaar. This Aadhaar card is PVC based, but is stronger than the normal Aadhaar card with paper. That is why it does not explode easily. This includes digital signature, safe QR code, a photo and general information.

PVC cards are sent to the address of the applicant through speed post. Otherwise, you can get it by visiting UIDAI’s website with Aadhaar card number, virtual ID and 50 rupees through enrollment.

M Aadhaar (maadhar)

It is also a form of Aadhaar card. This is a mobile application made by UIDAI. The Aadhaar number gives holders an interface to carry its Aadhaar record registered with CIDR. This record includes a photo and Aadhaar number with demographics data. It also has a QR code for offline verification.

M Aadhaar can be downloaded through any fee. The M Aadhar profile is considered a valid ID by the airports and the Railways. Apart from this, you can also use it to share EKYC.

E Aadhaar (EAADHAR)

This is a safe form of Aadhaar card, which is safe password. It contains a QR code for offline verification. It consists of digitally signature by UIDAI. You can download your e-Aadhaar by visiting the official website of UIDAI using your registered mobile number.

Every Aadhaar enrollment or update immediately generates an e-faction, which can be downloaded for free. It can also be used everywhere and it works like physical copy.

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