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Pensioners' Life Certificates Go Digital Nationwide
30 Oct
Summary
- Digital Life Certificate campaign to cover 2,000 locations nationwide.
- Face authentication technology enhances ease for elderly pensioners.
- Campaign runs from November 1-30, 2026, with additional services.
Starting November 1, 2026, India will commence its largest-ever Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign, reaching 2,000 cities and districts nationwide. This month-long initiative, concluding on November 30, 2026, is designed to streamline the annual requirement for pensioners to submit a life certificate for pension continuation.
The campaign emphasizes the adoption of face authentication technology, a seamless and rapid method for DLC generation accessible via Android and iOS. This approach aims to significantly ease the process for elderly pensioners across the country.
A comprehensive 'whole-of-government' strategy is being employed, involving extensive collaboration. Key partners include pension disbursing banks, India Post Payments Bank, Pensioners' Welfare Associations, and various government departments like UIDAI and MeitY, ensuring widespread outreach even in remote areas.
Beyond the primary goal of digital certificate submission, the campaign will operate in an 'Utsav' mode. This means offering a range of additional services, such as health check-ups and Aadhaar updates, for pensioners. Doorstep services will also be provided where necessary, with dedicated grievance officers ensuring immediate resolution of any issues.
