Pensioners across India are required to submit their Digital Life Certificate (DLC), also known as Jeevan Pramaan, annually to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of their pension. The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) is set to launch its 4th nationwide DLC campaign from November 1 to 30, 2025, covering over 2,000 districts and sub-divisional headquarters.
Key Dates for Submission
Pensioners should take note of the following crucial dates:
- For Senior Citizens (80 years and above): The submission window opens early, starting October 1, 2025. This early access aims to provide convenience and avoid the last-minute rush.
- For all Pensioners: The primary submission period for all pensioners is from November 1 to November 30, 2025.
What is Jeevan Pramaan?
Jeevan Pramaan is an Aadhaar-based, biometric-enabled Digital Life Certificate. It serves as proof that a pensioner is alive and eligible to continue receiving their pension. This digital certificate eliminates the need for pensioners to physically appear before pension disbursing agencies.
How to Submit the Digital Life Certificate
Pensioners have several options for submitting their DLC:
- Online via Jeevan Pramaan Portal: Pensioners can log in to the Jeevan Pramaan portal using their Aadhaar number and biometrics to generate the certificate.
- UMANG Mobile App: The UMANG app offers access to the Jeevan Pramaan service via smartphone.
- Face Authentication: Submit the DLC through facial recognition using a mobile app.
- Home Visits: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and other pension disbursing banks offer home visits for those unable to visit a center.
- Doorstep Banking: Selected banks provide doorstep services for elderly or sick pensioners.
- Designated Officials: Pensioners can submit the certificate in person to a recognized official.
- Post Offices: Submit the DLC using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication at nearby post offices.
Key Points to Remember
- Submitting a DLC annually is mandatory for all pensioners to continue receiving their pension.
- An Aadhaar number is compulsory for generating the certificate.
- The DLC has a unique ID called the Pramaan-ID.
- The Jeevan Pramaan uses the Aadhaar platform for DLC generation and stores the DLCs on a common portal for access by Pension Disbursing Agencies.
Nationwide Campaign Details
The DoPPW is organizing the 4th nationwide DLC campaign in collaboration with 19 Pension Disbursing Banks, IPPB, Pensioners' Welfare Associations (PWAs), CGDA, DoT, Railways, UIDAI, and MeitY. Approximately 57 registered PWAs will assist in mobilizing pensioners and conducting local camps. The IPPB will conduct DLC camps in all districts through its network of 1.8 lakh postmen and Gramin Dak Sewaks (GDS), offering doorstep DLC services.
The DLC Campaign 4.0 aims to generate over 2 crore DLCs, emphasizing face authentication technology to ensure ease of living for pensioners. Banks and IPPB will launch awareness campaigns through SMS, WhatsApp, social media, and local media. Pensioners can obtain more information about the DLC campaign from ippbonline.com.