INTRODUCTION
Jeevan Pramaan is a service that helps pensioners prove that they are alive and get their pension. Pensioners are people who have retired from working for the Central Government, State Government, or any other Government organization. There are more than five crore pensioners who can use this service. The service started on November 10, 2014.
Every year, Defence pensioners have to submit a life certificate to the agencies that disburse their pension, such as banks or post offices. This is to ensure that the pension is not misused by someone dead or fraudulent. To obtain this life certificate, Defence pensioners have to either visit the agency or get the certificate from an authority.
Jeevan-Pramaan simplifies and speeds up this process. Defence pensioners can use their Aadhaar number and biometrics, such as fingerprint or eye scan, online to verify that they are alive. They do not have to travel anywhere or mail anything. They can do this from their home or any nearby centre that offers Jeevan Pramaan service.
Defence pensioners who have remarried or taken up another job after retirement cannot use Jeevan Pramaan. They have to follow the old method of getting the life certificate and submitting it to the agency that disburses their pension.
HOW IT WORKS
Jeevan Pramaan uses Aadhaar to check the identity and existence of the pensioner. Aadhaar is a 12-digit number that is given to every Indian citizen. It has the biometric and demographic details of the person. When a pensioner uses Jeevan Pramaan, their biometrics is matched with their Aadhaar data. If the match is successful, a digital life certificate is created and stored in a central place. The agency that pays the pension can see the certificate online and pay the pension without any delay or mistake. For more details visit the official Jeevan Pramaan website.
Here are the steps to use Jeevan Pramaan:
- Register yourself: Download the Jeevan Pramaan app on your computer or mobile or go to the nearest Jeevan Pramaan center to register yourself. Give your Aadhaar number, Pension Order Number, Bank Account Number, Bank Name, And Mobile Number.
- Scan your biometrics: Use your finger or eye to scan your biometrics on a device that works with Jeevan Pramaan. You can also go to a Jeevan-Pramaan center to get your biometrics scanned by an operator.
- Get your life certificate: After your biometric is scanned, you will get a message on your mobile with your Jeevan Pramaan certificate ID. The certificate will be stored in the central place for the agency that pays your pension to see. You have to tell the agency that you have used Jeevan Pramaan to get your life certificate online.
- Download your certificate: You can download a copy of your certificate from the Jeevan Pramaan website by giving your Jeevan-Pramaan ID or Aadhaar number.
HOW TO REGISTER AND GET A JEEVAN PRAMAAN
- Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and register online using CSC services. A nominal charge may apply for this. To find a Jeevan Pramaan Centre near you, click here.
- Visit a Designated Office and register yourself. A Designated Office is an office that is authorized by the government to issue Jeevan Pramaan. You can find a list of Designated Offices here.
- Visit your nearest Post Office or book a doorstep request: You can also visit your nearest Post Office or book a doorstep request to get your Jeevan-Pramaan You can use this service for a small price of Rs. 70 with taxes included. You have to carry the following information for the generation of the certificate:
- Pension ID
- Pension Payment order
- Pension Disbursing department
- Bank account details
- Mobile Number and Email ID
- Aadhaar Number
- The digital life certificate will be instantly generated with Pramaan ID sent to you on your mobile.
- Your certificate details will be automatically updated with the pension department.
- You can book a doorstep request on the post info mobile app. (Click here to download)
4. Make your own Digital Life Certificate: Get the app and set it up on your Android (8.0 or higher) phone/tablet or Windows (8.0 or higher) computer and sign up. The app will require a device that can scan your fingerprint or eye. To get the app, click here
To get a Digital Life Certificate using the application, you have to do two things:
- Operator Authentication /Device Registration: You have to authenticate or register the biometric device. This is done only once for a particular biometric device. You or the operator have to give your Aadhaar Number and a Mobile number and get an OTP. You have to enter the OTP in the online application form or software module for registration.
- Authentication and Certificate Generation: You have to scan your biometrics and get your certificate.
JEEVAN PRAMAAN FACE MOBILE APP
Jeevan Pramaan’s face mobile app is a new feature that lets pensioners use their face to prove that they are alive online. Pensioners can use their smartphone camera to take a selfie and submit their life certificate using Jeevan Pramaan. The app uses face recognition technology to match the face of the pensioner with their Aadhaar data. You can find the app on Google Play Store or App Store.
Here are the steps to use Jeevan Pramaan Face mobile app:
- Download the app: Download the Jeevan-Pramaan Face mobile app from the Google Play Store or App Store on your smartphone. Click here to download
- Register yourself: Open the app and register yourself by giving your Aadhaar number, mobile number, email ID, and pension details such as PDA name, PPO number, bank account number, etc. and click on Generate OTP. Enter the OTP that you receive on your mobile or email and click on Submit.
- Take a selfie: Hold your smartphone camera in front of your face and click on Capture. The app will take a selfie and send it to the Jeevan-Pramaan server for verification.
- Get your life certificate: After your face is verified, you will get a message on your mobile with your Jeevan Pramaan certificate ID. The certificate will be stored in the central place for the agency that pays your pension to see. You have to tell the agency that you have used the Jeevan Pramaan Face mobile app to get your life certificate online.
- Download your certificate: You can download a copy of your certificate from the Jeevan Pramaan website or app by giving your Jeevan-Pramaan ID or Aadhaar number.
CONCLUSION
Jeevan-Pramaan is a service that helps pensioners to prove that they are alive and get their pension online. It uses Aadhaar and biometrics to verify the identity and existence of the pensioner. There are four ways to register and get a Jeevan Pramaan: CSC centre, Designated Office, application, or Post Office. Jeevan Pramaan also has a face mobile app that uses face recognition to submit the life certificate
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