Aadhaar Deactivation: What Causes It? Fix Errors at Home, UIDAI Cancels 2.5 Crore Cards

• Central government cancelled 2.5 crore Aadhaar cards of deceased individuals to prevent identity theft and misuse of schemes.
• Reasons for Aadhaar deactivation include duplicate Aadhaar, death information, biometric mismatch, incorrect/false information, and legal orders.
• Aadhaar can be deactivated in exceptional cases of long-term non-use, especially if old records or children's information aren't updated.
• Check Aadhaar status and authentication history on the UIDAI website to verify activity.
• Deactivate a deceased family member's Aadhaar from home via the MyAadhaar Portal by providing details and uploading a death certificate.