Digital Life Certificate (DLC) for Pensioners
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1. Introduction:
DLC stands for Digital Life Certificate
Also known as Jeevan Pramaan (Life Certificate)
An initiative of the Govt of India
Object: To enable the Government pensioners to submit their life certificate digitally
Eliminates the need for physical presence at Banks / Pension Disbursing offices.
10.46 Crore Jeevan Pramaan already submitted Digital Life Certificates since 2014
2. Key Features:
• Generate DLC using Aadhaar authentication.
• The certificate is stored electronically and can be accessed by Pension Disbursing Authorities (PDAs).
• No physical submission of life certificate is required.
• It can be generated using mobile apps, PCs, or at Jeevan Pramaan Centres.
• The certificate remains valid for one year from the date of issue.
3. Procedure to Obtain DLC:
1. Pensioner should have an Aadhaar number, a working mobile number, and an active Pension Payment Order (PPO).
2. Download the 'Jeevan Pramaan' app or visit the nearest Citizen Service Centre (CSC) or bank branch enabled for Jeevan Pramaan.
3. Authenticate identity using Aadhaar biometric verification (fingerprint/iris).
4. After successful authentication, the DLC is generated and sent to the Pension Disbursing Authority automatically.
4. Benefits for Indian Railway Pensioners:
• Pensioners (approx 15 Lakhs in IR only) can submit DLC from anywhere in India.
• It helps avoid crowding at railway pension offices and banks, particularly for aged or differently-abled pensioners.
• The DLC system integrates with ARPAN (Advanced Railway Pension Access Network) used by Indian Railways.
• Pensioners receive confirmation messages on their registered mobile after submission.
5. Documents and Essentials Required:
• Aadhaar Card linked with bank account.
• PPO Number and Pensioner ID.
• Mobile number for OTP verification.
• Biometric device (for self-generation using app or PC).
6. Validity and Renewal:
The Digital Life Certificate is valid for 12 months. Pensioners need to submit a new certificate once every year, usually in the month of November, to ensure uninterrupted pension payments.
7. Helpline and Support:
For assistance, pensioners can contact the Jeevan Pramaan Helpdesk or visit the official portal. Indian Railway pensioners may also approach the nearest Personnel or Accounts Department offices for guidance.
8. Conclusion:
The Digital Life Certificate has revolutionized the pension verification process by making it simple, secure, and transparent. It reflects the government’s commitment towards digital empowerment of senior citizens and ensures convenience for lakhs of pensioners, especially from the Indian Railways.
Key Points - DLC
DLC stands for Digital Life Certificate
Also called as Jeevan Pramaan
For Central Government Pensioners
PDA stands for Pension Disbursing Authority
PPO stands for Pension Payment Order
CSC stands for Citizen Service Centre
ARPAN stands for Advanced Railway Pension Access Network
Valid for 12 Months
Submitted in the month of November (Every year)
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