2.2 lakh certificates were enabled by facial authentication for Central government pensioners
The HinduAround 25 lakh Central government pensioners have availed digital life certificates under a special drive, Union Personnel Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday. Dr. Singh said submission of Life Certificates is an important activity to be carried out by pensioners to ensure continuity of their pension. Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare and Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, V. Srinivas, said that to enhance ‘Ease of Living’ for Central Government pensioners, the department has been promoting the Digital Life Certificate, that is, Jeevan Pramaan, extensively. He said, initially, submission of life certificates using biometrics was commenced and thereafter, the department roped in the 50 registered Pensioners’ Associations in different cities to promote the digital life certificates.