The utility of Aadhaar card in the country is now connected to every government and private service, but recently a shocking update has surfaced. UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has deactivated about 1.2 crore Aadhaar numbers. In such a situation, if your Aadhaar card is connected to a bank, government scheme or mobile number, then this news is very important for you.
Why the basis of deactivated base?
According to UIDAI, this action has been taken on those Aadhaar Update numbers which:
- There were no updates for a long time
- Duplicate or fake
- Suspicious identity or active even after death
The biggest reason is that the Aadhaar numbers of more than 1.17 crore dead persons have been deactivated, so that their identity cannot be misused. This can make the base database more secure and reliable.
What reasons can your Aadhaar be deactivated?
If there is a mistake in your base (Aadhaar Update), such as:
- Photo is not clear
- Biometric details are incomplete
- Do not match identity card
- Not updated for a long time
So your base can also be a temperament deactivate. In such a situation, it is important to keep updating Aadhaar from time to time.
How to check whether your base is active or not?
You can learn this in some easy steps:
- Go to UIDAI’s website
- Click on “Verify Aadhaar Number” option
- Enter the Capcha and then enter the captcha
- Click on “Proceed to Verify”
If your Aadhaar is active, the green message will appear. If he is deactivated, the message of Invalid Aadhaar or Deactivated will appear.
How to avoid Aadhaar Fraud?
In this era of Aadhaar Update, it is necessary that you protect your Aadhaar yourself:
- Lock Aadhaar: If you are not using Aadhaar, you can lock the UIDAI website or Maadhaar app.
- Use VID: Use a 16 -digit Virtual ID (VID) instead of 12 digits, which is temporary.
- Do not share OTP or Aadhaar number with anyone: UIDAI never asks for OTP or personal details.
- Keep SMS/Email alert on: Keep mobile and email updates so that any activity information can be found immediately.
- Avoid public wifi: Do not use public internet for Aadhaar related work.
