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The UMANG app allows pensioners to submit digital life certificates easily, without visiting offices physically.
Digital life certificates ensure uninterrupted pension disbursal while saving time, paperwork, and travel for retirees.
Aadhaar-based verification makes the process secure, legally valid, and convenient for all eligible pensioners.
The Government of India has implemented the Jeevan Pramaan system to simplify the process for retirees to create a Digital Life Certificate (DLC) using the UMANG app. This helps pensioners verify their status digitally, without in-person visits to their pension-disbursing organization. To continue receiving their pension, retirees must submit their life certificate each November.
A life certificate serves as proof of existence for retirees and helps pension disbursing agencies (PDAs) in preventing fraud or inaccurate payments. The certificate can be delivered in person at a bank, post office, or Common Service Center (CSC) or online via the government's Jeevan Pramaan website.
Here’s the step-by-step guide on how to create a digital life certificate via the UMANG app:
The pensioner needs to download and install the UMANG app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Open the app, and then search for “Jeevan Pramaan” in the list of services.
In the Jeevan Pramaan section, click ‘Generate Life Certificate.’ You will be taken to a form that you need to fill in with personal information, such as:
PPO Number (Pension Payment Order)
Bank account details
Registered mobile number
Once the required fields are filled in, the UMANG application will prompt for biometric verification. A fingerprint or iris scanner compatible with your PC/Android device and certified by STQC is necessary.
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The system generates the Digital Life Certificate after successful Aadhaar-based biometric authentication. You will also get an immediate SMS confirmation with a unique Pramaan ID.
The Jeevan Pramaan system manages the Life Certificate Repository, where the DLC is securely stored. You do not have to submit any hard copy, as it is shared automatically with your bank or other pension-disbursing agency.
Your certificate is still available for viewing or downloading. Open Jeevan Pramaan and view Life Certificate in the UMANG app.
A PDF of the certificate can be downloaded by entering the Pramaan ID or Aadhaar number and verifying it with an OTP.
Your pension data must be linked to your Aadhaar number. Authentication requires a biometric device registered and validated by STQC. Check with your pension-sanctioning authority for how long the DLC is valid after it is generated.
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Issuing a Digital Life Certificate through the UMANG app provides a user-friendly, safe way to self-verify your pension rights without visiting offices. This digital alternative helps economize on time, cut down on paperwork, and guarantee smooth pension payments.
While this document is primarily designed for retirees, it is also useful for any pensioner or heir who needs to verify their existence for social security or government support. The certificate is legally valid and recognized by all organizations that disburse pensions, serving as a reliable alternative to in-person submissions.
Going digital not only brings the process up to date but also brings tranquillity, particularly for older folks, by allowing them to verify at home. Adopt digital life certificates for easy pension administration.
What is a Digital Life Certificate via UMANG App?
A Digital Life Certificate is an online document for pensioners to verify their ‘aliveness,’ submitted securely through the UMANG app without visiting pension offices physically.
Who can apply for a Digital Life Certificate?
Primarily retirees and pensioners receiving government pensions can apply. Any beneficiary needing to prove their ‘aliveness’ for pension or social security schemes is eligible.
How do I generate a Digital Life Certificate using UMANG?
Install the UMANG app, select Jeevan Pramaan, authenticate with Aadhaar, follow instructions, and submit your biometric verification to generate the digital life certificate.
Is the Digital Life Certificate legally valid?
Yes, the certificate submitted through UMANG is legally recognized by all pension-disbursing organizations and ensures uninterrupted pension disbursal without physical submission.
Do I need to visit a pension office after submitting digitally?
No, once the certificate is submitted via UMANG, there’s no need to visit the office, making the process fully digital and convenient for pensioners.
