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

• UIDAI has deactivated over 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons in a nationwide database clean-up to prevent identity fraud and leakage of welfare benefits.
• Aadhaar is the world's largest biometric identity system with ~134 crore live Aadhaar holders.
• Tests federalism (Centre–State data sharing via Civil Registration System), digital governance, and statutory powers under the Aadhaar Act, 2016.