Is the Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 set to assist 2 crore pensioners?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Targeting two crore pensioners nationwide.
- Utilizes Aadhaar-based Face Authentication technology.
- Special focus on super senior and differently-abled pensioners.
- Involves collaboration among major stakeholders.
- Real-time monitoring through the NIC DLC Portal.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (NationPress) The Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign 4.0 is targeting to assist two crore pensioners across over 2,000 cities and towns using a comprehensive outreach strategy, as announced by the government on Sunday.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is expected to participate in the SBI Mega Camp associated with the Nationwide DLC Campaign 4.0 at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi, on Monday.
During the event, he will engage with pensioners utilizing the DLC service via face authentication and witness live demonstrations by various organizations such as State Bank of India, India Post Payments Bank (DoP), UIDAI, and NIC.
The DLC is a crucial initiative under the Government's vision for Digital Empowerment of Pensioners, aligning with the Digital India and Ease of Living missions.
This campaign focuses on implementing Aadhaar-based Face Authentication technology, allowing pensioners to submit their Life Certificates conveniently without the need for biometric devices.
A special emphasis is being placed on assisting super senior and differently-abled pensioners through the doorstep DLC service offered by India Post Payments Bank (Department of Posts).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pointed out that initiatives like the Digital Life Certificate have significantly streamlined the pension process for senior citizens nationwide.
The campaign unites all key stakeholders, including Banks, India Post Payments Bank, UIDAI, MeitY, NIC, CGDA, Railways, and Pensioners' Welfare Associations, to collaboratively promote digital inclusion for pensioners.
The NIC DLC Portal facilitates real-time monitoring of DLC generation by various agencies.
The government remains dedicated to enhancing the ease of living and digital empowerment for pensioners through ongoing reforms and tech-driven initiatives like the Digital Life Certificate Campaign.
According to Dr. Singh, the Digital Life Certificate Campaign has transformed pension disbursement, incorporating technology to simplify the process for the elderly while eliminating outdated rules that previously obstructed it.