New Delhi, July 16 -- UIDAI has empowered Aadhaar number holders of India with the unique identity and a digital platform to authenticate anytime, anywhere. Aadhaar number is a unique 12-digit digital identity for the residents of India and NRIs. The 12-digit Aadhaar number is a random number generated without the use of any intelligence and, hence, not all 12-digit numbers are Aadhaar numbers and no Aadhaar number is ever re-assigned to another individual, said an official release from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

However, in case of the death of a person, it is essential that his/her Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent identity fraud and unauthorised usage of such Aadhaar number.

It is also important to...