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Indian Navy Warship Mahe
Largest cleanup of the
National Identification Launched, Logo Unveiled
Database... Marking another milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding
journey, the Indian Navy launched Mahe, the first anti-submarine
2 crore Aadhaar IDs of warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) of the Mahe class,
deceased deactivated at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Before this, its logo was
unveiled. The ship’s crest bears the “Urumi,” the flexible sword
Accurate and reliable data helps in of Kalaripayattu. It symbolizes agility, precision, and lethality.
better decision-making, increased Mahe was built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. It is a
efficiency, and resolving problems. cutting-edge example of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The
This is why the Unique Identification ship’s motto, “Silent Hunters,” symbolizes its stealth, vigilance,
Authority and unwavering resolve. The ship is small yet powerful. Designed
of India to detect submarines, conduct coastal patrols, and
(UIDAI) has secure the country’s vital sea lanes, it is constructed
deactivated with over 80 percent indigenous material.
the Aadhaar
numbers of
over 20 million deceased individuals
as part of the largest-ever cleanup of
the national database. The objective
is to enhance identity security,
prevent fraud, and eliminate subsidy
misuse. UIDAI made this decision
based on data received from the
Registrar General of India, the state,
and various central government
departments. UIDAI has also clarified
that Aadhaar numbers are never
duplicated to any individual. UIDAI Launch of 4th Edition of the
has also launched a deceased person
reporting initiative on the MyAadhaar “Nayi Chetna – Initiative for
portal. A family member can report Change” Campaign
the Aadhaar number closure by
providing the required evidence, To promote gender equality and women’s empowerment,
authenticating themselves and the the Central Government has launched the fourth edition
deceased person’s Aadhaar number, of the “Nayi Chetna – Initiative for Change” campaign.
and providing the deceased person’s This national campaign has become a mass movement to
registration number. strengthen the safety, dignity, and economic participation of
women in rural India. The New Consciousness Campaign
Scan to access the promotes women’s dignity, security, and self-reliance. It
myAadhar portal. strives to increase women’s access to assets, credit, skills,
and markets, thereby expanding entrepreneurship and
livelihood opportunities for them. This
nationwide campaign is being organized by
the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National
Rural Livelihoods Mission under the Ministry
of Rural Development. The campaign will
run in all states and union territories of
the country until December 23, 2025.
