Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0

Why in the News?

  • DLC Campaign 3.0: Launched to expand Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services for pensioners across India.
  • Prime Minister’s Vision: Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted DLC as part of PM Modi’s vision for Digital Empowerment of pensioners.

Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0

Key Highlights of DLC Campaign 3.0

  • Initiated in: 2014 with Jeevan Praman and Face Authentication added in 2021.
  • Campaign Expansion: DLC Campaign 1 in 2022 reached 37 cities, Campaign 2 covered 597 locations in 100 cities; this year, Campaign 3.0 will be held at 1900 camps in 800 cities.
  • Service Points: Over 1.8 lakh Gramin Dak Sewaks will assist at India Post Payment Bank camps, and Pension Disbursing Banks will run camps in 157 cities.

Significance of the Campaign

  • Increased Access: Extensive network of DLC Camps ensures ease for pensioners in accessing life certificate services.
  • Non-Digital Options: Traditional submission methods remain available for those unable to use the digital platform, offering flexibility at pension offices and post offices.

What is a Digital Life Certificate?

  • DLC Definition: A Digital Life Certificate (DLC) is a biometric-enabled service for pensioners to digitally verify their existence for pension disbursement.
  • Jeevan Pramaan: Also known as Jeevan Pramaan, it is an initiative by the Government of India.
  • Generation Process: DLC is created using the pensioner’s Aadhaar number and biometric data.
  • Convenience: Pensioners can submit the DLC online, eliminating the need for physical visits to pension disbursing agencies.
  • Accessibility: Pension disbursing agencies can access the DLC through an online platform for verification.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times