Applying for Jeevan Pramaan: Digital life certificate for pensioners
In India, pensioners must annually submit a life certificate to continue receiving their pension. Traditionally, this required visiting the pension disbursing agency in person, a cumbersome process. The introduction of Jeevan Pramaan, a digital life certificate system, now allows pensioners to complete this task from home. This article provides a step-by-step guide on applying for Jeevan Pramaan.
Understanding Jeevan Pramaan
Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners of the Government of India. To use this service, one must first ensure they have an Aadhaar number and a mobile number registered with it. The digital life certificate generated through Jeevan Pramaan uses the Aadhaar platform for biometric authentication, linking the pensioner's identity to their Aadhaar number.
Registration process
The first step toward obtaining your digital life certificate is registering with Jeevan Pramaan. You can do this by visiting a designated Common Service Centre or by using the client application on any PC, mobile or tablet. During registration, your Aadhaar details and biometrics, fingerprint or iris, will be authenticated in real time with UIDAI's database.
Generating digital life certificate
Once registered, you can generate your digital life certificate by connecting a biometric device to your PC or mobile. This step involves capturing and authenticating your biometrics once more. Upon successful authentication, a digital life certificate is promptly generated and stored in the Life Certificate Repository. This allows the pension disbursing agency to access this certificate online without delay.
Submission to pension disbursing agency
Once you generate your digital life certificate via Jeevan Pramaan, it automatically reaches your pension disbursing agency. No manual submission is needed from your side. Still, it's wise to confirm with your agency a few days later. This ensures they've received and processed your life certificate, facilitating a smooth and efficient application process for your Jeevan Pramaan Digital Life Certificate.
