Pensioners across india are reminded to submit their Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) this month. The Digital Life Certificate initiative allows pensioners to submit their certificate online from the comfort of home, avoiding long queues at banks or government offices.

1. What is a Life Certificate?

A Life Certificate is a document that confirms a pensioner is alive and eligible to receive their pension without interruption. Traditionally, pensioners had to visit banks or pension offices to submit a physical certificate.

The Jeevan Pramaan scheme simplifies this process by enabling:

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· Authentication using biometric data (fingerprint or iris scan)

· Automatic updating of pension records

This scheme ensures pensioners receive their pension on time without unnecessary travel.

2. Who Needs to Submit a Life Certificate?

· All central government pensioners

· State government and defense pensioners (if adopted by the state/organization)

· Pensioners receiving family or widow pensions

Submission is mandatory every year, usually by november or December, depending on the bank or organization.

3. How to Submit Your Life Certificate From Home

Step 1: Use the jeevan Pramaan Portal

· Visit the official portal: https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in

· Download the Jeevan Pramaan application on a PC, laptop, or smartphone

Step 2: biometric Authentication

· Use your Aadhaar-linked biometric device (fingerprint or iris scan)

· The system verifies your identity and generates a digital Life Certificate

Step 3: Certificate Submission

· The certificate is automatically sent to the pension disbursing agency

· You can download a copy for your records

No need to visit the bank physically; your pension is credited directly after verification.

4. Benefits of wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital Life Certificates

1. Convenience: Submit from home, no queues or travel needed

2. Timely Pension Credit: Avoids delays in pension disbursement

3. Secure & Tamper-proof: Linked to Aadhaar and biometric data

4. Accessible to Family Members: Can help elderly pensioners complete submission

The system is especially useful for elderly or immobile pensioners.

5. Important Points to Remember

· Ensure your Aadhaar number is linked to your pension account

· Keep your biometric device ready and functional

· Submit the certificate before the bank’s deadline to avoid pension disruption

· Contact the pension disbursing agency if you face any issues

Early submission avoids last-minute stress and pension delays.

6. Conclusion

The Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) allows pensioners to:

· Submit their certificate from home easily

· Ensure timely credit of pension

· Avoid physical visits to banks or offices

Pensioners should take advantage of this safe, fast, and convenient wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital system to continue receiving their pension without interruption.

 

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Balasahana Suresh

07/11/2025 09:41 PM