Jeevan Pramaan Patra: Do EPS Pensioners Need to Submit A Digital Life Certificate By November 30?

In a bid to streamline the life certification process for Indian pensioners, India’s Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare has rolled out the 'Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0,' or 'Jeevan Pramaan'. This initiative leverages face recognition technology to enable over 78 lakh pensioners of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to submit their annual life certificates digitally.

A Milestone in Digital India: Background of Jeevan Pramaan
As part of the 'Digital India' initiative, this campaign aims to reduce the physical and logistical burdens on pensioners by allowing them to submit their life certificates directly from their mobile devices. The programme is part of a broader national effort to digitalise essential government services and make them more accessible to citizens across the country.

Previously, pensioners had to visit their banks in person every year to submit their life certificates to continue receiving pension payments. With Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0, pensioners can submit these certificates from the comfort of their homes, drastically reducing the travel and documentation previously required.

Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting Life Certificates Online

The new digital process involves downloading two specific mobile applications: Aadhaar Face RD and Jeevan Pramaan. Here’s how it works

Download the Apps: Both Aadhaar Face RD and Jeevan Pramaan can be installed from the Google Play Store.

Authenticate Identity: Pensioners need their Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers to verify their identities securely. This step ensures the security and authenticity of the submission.

Face Recognition Verification: The Aadhaar Face RD app uses advanced facial recognition to verify the pensioner’s identity.

Pramaan ID and PPO Confirmation: After verification, the pensioner receives a unique Pramaan ID and can download the Pension Payment Order (PPO) confirmation.

Once the digital life certificate is successfully submitted, pensioners receive a one-year validity on their certification. This one-year period allows pensioners to resubmit their life certificates anytime within the year, providing much greater flexibility compared to traditional deadlines.

Key Features of the Digital Process: Accessibility and Convenience
The ability to submit digital life certificates is expected to greatly benefit pensioners, especially those with mobility challenges or those living in rural areas with limited access to banking facilities. By reducing physical dependence on banks, the campaign brings digital inclusion to senior citizens and aligns with the 'Vocal for Local' initiative by promoting Indian technological solutions in public service.

How Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 Supports Senior Citizens
For elderly citizens, this system reduces the physical strain and logistical hurdles traditionally involved in renewing life certificates. The government anticipates that the digital initiative will help a diverse group of pensioners, from the very elderly to those with mobility issues, to maintain their pension benefits without leaving their homes.

A senior official of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare stated, 'Our goal is to make pensioner services as accessible as possible by allowing senior citizens to complete their certification with ease'.

Benefits for EPFO Pensioners and Beyond
The Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 is a forward-thinking approach that enhances convenience while saving pensioners time and resources. As the campaign progresses, it is expected to serve as a model for other public service initiatives and improve accessibility for millions of pensioners across India.