New Delhi: The Government of India has intensified efforts to help senior citizens and elderly pensioners submit their Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) by organising nationwide campaigns and introducing new digital authentication methods.
To address practical difficulties faced by pensioners—particularly those above 80 years of age and living in remote areas—the government has been conducting Nationwide Digital Life Certificate campaigns from November 1 to November 30 every year since 2022. During this period, DLC camps are organised at multiple locations in selected cities and towns across the country.
To simplify the process for elderly pensioners who face challenges using biometric devices, the government has introduced a Face Authentication Technique, allowing pensioners to generate their DLC using only a smartphone.
All Pension Disbursing Banks have been instructed to track cases where DLCs have not been submitted and make necessary arrangements to assist pensioners. The concerned department also monitors banks to ensure timely submission of certificates.
The government has also engaged India Post, India Post Payments Bank, post offices and Gramin Dak Sevaks to assist senior citizens—especially those above 80 years of age—in submitting their Digital Life Certificates.
Pensioners aged above 80 years are allowed to submit their DLCs in October as well, providing them additional time before the November deadline.
Authorities also organise mega camps in areas with a large concentration of pensioners. During the DLC campaigns, doorstep services are provided to aged, sick, incapacitated and Divyang pensioners to ensure they are able to complete the process without difficulty.
The information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
