Pensioners can now conveniently access the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) service right at their doorstep through their local postman, as announced by Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav. This initiative eliminates the need for pensioners to visit treasuries, banks, or any other departments to submit their life certificates.
Key Features of the Digital Life Certificate Service:
- Doorstep Service: Pensioners can obtain their DLC from the nearest post office or have it generated by a postman or Gramin Dak Sevak.
- Nominal Fee: A nominal transaction fee of ₹70 (including GST) will be charged for the DLC generation by the postman or Gramin Dak Sevak.
- Automatic Online Submission: The life certificate will be automatically sent to the concerned department online, ensuring no disruption in pension disbursement.
- All-Department Coverage: The service is available to pensioners of all departments through India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav emphasized that this digital life certificate facility is designed to assist pensioners from all sectors, including those residing in remote areas. This initiative, which started in 2020, utilizes digital processes such as Face Authentication technology and Fingerprint biometric authentication.
Pensioners can request the service by calling their local postman or through the Post Info Mobile App. To avail this service, they will need to provide their Aadhaar number, mobile number, bank or post office account number, and PPO number. Upon completion of the certificate generation, pensioners will receive a confirmation SMS, and the certificate will be accessible online after one day.
This service is particularly beneficial for pensioners who traditionally submit their life certificates during November and December, as it alleviates the travel burden and associated costs. Additionally, pensioners can withdraw their pension amounts through the Aadhaar-enabled payment system at their doorstep with the help of their postman.
