Jeevan Pramaan to face authentication: Govt highlights 12 years of pension reforms

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Central government has pursued twelve years of reforms such as Jeevan Pramaan and participatory governance to improve the quality of life of pensioners and make pension-related services more accessible, transparent and citizen-centric, an official statement said on Friday.

The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has leveraged technology, stakeholder engagement and grassroots outreach to ensure that pensioners across the country receive timely support and services, the statement from Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions said.

Launch of Aadhaar-based Digital Life Certificates (Jeevan Pramaan) in 2014, followed by Face Authentication technology in 2021 enabled pensioners to submit their life certificates anytime and anywhere using a smartphone. To maximise outreach, DoPPW has conducted four Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaigns since 2022.

The latest DLC Campaign 4.0, held in November 2025, generated over 1.91 crore Digital Life Certificates, including over 57 lakh by Central Government pensioners.

The government has also strengthened participatory governance through an active network of 57 Pensioners’ Welfare Associations (PWAs), acting as an extended arm of the Department.

"These associations play a vital role in disseminating information, assisting pensioners in availing services, facilitating grievance redressal and supporting Digital Life Certificate campaigns," the statement noted.

Regular outreach meetings organised by DoPPW with PWAs across states have helped bring grassroots concerns directly to policymakers, ensuring responsive and inclusive governance.