2.5 Crore Deceased Aadhaar Cards Canceled: Government's Major Cleanup for Security

• The government has canceled approximately 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals to enhance security and transparency.
• Union Minister Jitin Prasada announced this measure in the Lok Sabha, aiming to prevent fraud and ensure benefits reach only eligible individuals.
• New security features like biometric lock, 'liveness detection' for face authentication, and 'Data Vaults' for organizations have been introduced.
• A new Aadhaar mobile app allows family members to easily report deaths and initiate the Aadhaar cancellation process from home.
• These steps are crucial for preventing misuse of identity cards, streamlining data, and strengthening Digital India's leakage-free distribution system.