The Central Government has established various avenues for the submission of life certificates. Among these options is the digital life certificate, known as Jeevan Pramaan, which can be easily generated online or via a mobile app. This streamlined approach enhances convenience and accessibility for pensioners, particularly those who are elderly or face challenges when it comes to travelling. Individuals aged 80 and above have the opportunity to submit it from October 1 to November 30, 2023, whereas those under 80 can submit it from November 1 to November 30, 2023.
Jeevan Pramaan is a digital service empowered with biometric technology designed for pensioners in India. The Government of India introduced it in 2014 to simplify and enhance the convenience of life certificate submissions for pensioners.
Pensioners have the option to create a digital life certificate (DLC), known as Jeevan Pramaan, either online or via a mobile app. To accomplish this, they are required to possess an Aadhaar card and a biometric device, such as a fingerprint or iris scanner. Upon successful generation of their DLCs, pensioners can electronically submit it to their pension disbursing agency (PDA). Subsequently, the PDA can access the certificate online and proceed with the pension payment process.
Jeevan Pramaan offers numerous advantages to pensioners, including:
Convenience: Pensioners have the flexibility to generate their DLCs from any location worldwide, at any hour of the day or night.
Security: Jeevan Pramaan employs biometric authentication to validate the pensioner’s identity, effectively preventing fraudulent activity and guaranteeing that only legitimate pensioners receive their pension payments.
Paperless: As a digital service,
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