Suryaa National Desk: The fifth phase of the national campaign for digital life certificates, initiated by the central government for the welfare and convenience of pensioners, is underway. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that approximately 40 lakh digital life certificates were recorded within the first five days of the campaign, marking a 60 percent increase compared to the previous year.
The use of simplified technology allows pensioners to submit life certificates from home, eliminating the need to visit banks or government offices. The minister noted that the use of face authentication technology has reached 80 percent this year. He highlighted that there are currently 50 lakh central government employees and approximately 70 lakh pensioners in the country.
Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary of the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare, stated that the certification process is being conducted through special camps at nearly 3,000 locations nationwide. A doorstep service has also been established for elderly pensioners who are unable to travel. The initiative involves the participation of major banks, the defense and railway departments, the postal department, and associations of retired employees. Officials reiterated that the campaign aims to provide services to pensioners in line with the principles of digital empowerment and minimum government, maximum governance.
