Baramulla: Pensioners in Baramulla can now submit their annual Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) from home through Aadhaar-based face authentication, following the introduction of a new facility by the district administration.
The initiative, facilitated by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, is aimed at simplifying the annual life certificate verification process, particularly for elderly pensioners, senior citizens and beneficiaries who face difficulties travelling to banks, treasury offices and other government establishments.
According to an advisory issued by the district administration, pensioners can generate their Digital Life Certificates using the Aadhaar Face RD and Jeevan Pramaan mobile applications. The facility allows beneficiaries to complete the verification process through facial authentication without requiring a physical visit to the concerned bank or treasury office.
Under the prescribed procedure, pensioners are required to first download the Aadhaar Face RD application, followed by the Jeevan Pramaan application.
The process begins with operator authentication using the Aadhaar number, registered mobile number and email ID, followed by one-time password (OTP) verification.
After successful authentication, beneficiaries are required to enter their pension-related details, including their name as recorded in Aadhaar, pension category, sanctioning authority, disbursing agency, Pension Payment Order (PPO) number and bank account number.
Once the required information is submitted, the applicant’s face is scanned through the application for authentication. Following successful verification, the system generates a confirmation of Digital Life Certificate submission along with the PPO number and Pramaan ID.
Pensioners can subsequently download their certificates through the official Jeevan Pramaan portal.
The administration said the facility would reduce the time and effort involved in submitting annual life certificates and minimise pensioners’ dependence on physical visits to government offices.
The initiative is expected to particularly benefit senior citizens, pensioners with mobility-related difficulties and those residing in remote areas where reaching banking and treasury facilities often involves considerable travel.
For technical assistance and guidance, pensioners can contact the District Treasury Baramulla at 7051544073 or the Pensioner Cell at 7006283191.
The district administration has urged pensioners to avail themselves of the facility and complete their annual life certificate verification through the Aadhaar-based digital authentication system.
