New Delhi:30/10/26:The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will conduct the 5th Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign across 2,000 cities and districts in the country from November 1 to 30. The department has issued guidelines for the campaign through an Office Memorandum (O.M.) dated August 13.

Described as the biggest-ever DLC campaign, the initiative will adopt a Whole of Government approach by coordinating with Pension Disbursing Banks, India Post Payments Bank, Pensioners’ Welfare Associations, CGDA, DoT, Railways, EPFO, State Governments, UIDAI and MeitY to reach pensioners in the remotest parts of the country.

Focus on Face Authentication Technology

The campaign will primarily focus on promoting Face Authentication Technology. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and UIDAI will provide technical support during the campaign.

Face Authentication for Digital Life Certificate is a seamless and fast method of generating DLCs. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the technology makes the process easier and more convenient for elderly pensioners.

Nationwide publicity and outreach

Doordarshan (DD), All India Radio (AIR) and Press Information Bureau (PIB) teams are geared up to provide full support through audio, visual and print publicity, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.

Outreach activities will also include SMSs, tweets using #DLCCampaign5, jingles and short films to spread awareness about the campaign.

Health check-ups and doorstep services for pensioners

The campaign will be conducted in an ‘Utsav’ mode, offering a range of services, including health check-ups and Aadhaar updation for pensioners.

Doorstep services will also be provided wherever required. Grievance officers will address complaints related to Digital Life Certificates with an immediate resolution approach.

Senior officials to monitor campaign

Senior officials from the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare will monitor the campaign and conduct on-ground reviews in identified states.

Stakeholders will organise mega camps in areas with a high concentration of pensioners. Senior officials from DoPPW will also attend these camps.