Pension may stop if you miss this deadline: How to submit your Annual Life Certificate?
New Delhi: Senior central government pensioners aged 80 and above can now submit their Annual Life Certificate (ALC) starting from October 1, instead of the usual submission date of November 1. The government has provided this extended window to ease the process for senior pensioners.
All central government pensioners are required to submit their ALC annually in November to continue receiving their pensions. If the life certificate is not submitted by the stipulated date, pension payments will be halted until the certificate is provided.
What is Jeevan Pramaan?
Jeevan Pramaan is an Aadhaar-based and biometric-enabled Digital Life Certificate recognized under the IT Act. It allows pensioners to authenticate their existence for the pension authority without physically visiting the office.
How to submit the Digital Life Certificate using face authentication
1. Ensure you have a smartphone with a front camera (minimum 5MP) and internet connectivity.
2. Verify that your Aadhaar number is registered with your pension disbursing authority, such as a bank, post office, or other relevant institution.
3. Download and install the ‘AadhaarFaceRD’ and ‘Jeevan Pramaan Face App’ from the Google Play Store.
4. Perform the operator authentication and scan the operator’s face.
5. Fill in the pensioner’s details.
6. Capture a photograph with the front camera and submit it.
An SMS with a link to download the Jeevan Pramaan Digital Life Certificate will be sent to your registered mobile number. Download it and submit it to the concerned authority.
Last date to submit Annual Life Certificate
The usual deadline for submitting the ALC is November 30 unless extended by the government. For pensioners aged 80 and above, the certificate submitted from October 1 will remain valid till November 30 of the following year.
Consequences of missing the submission deadline
If the ALC is not submitted by November, pension payments will be stopped. However, if the certificate is submitted later within a three-year period, pension payments will resume along with arrears. If the certificate is not submitted for over three years, pension disbursement will require the approval of the competent authority through the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO).
Advantages of digital life certificate through face authentication
- Compatible with most Android smartphones.
- Can be done from home, avoiding external biometric devices.
- Eliminates the need to visit the bank.
This solution provides convenience and accessibility for senior pensioners.
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Samrat Samprati Museum's message important for world facing instability & unrest: PM Modi
Gandhinagar (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the newly built Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat sends a strong message of peace and non-violence at a time when the world is "engulfed in the flames of instability and unrest".
Referring to the current global situation, Modi said the legacy and message of the museum are significant not just for India but for humanity.
"We are correcting the mistakes of previous governments, which failed to preserve valuable manuscripts," he said after inaugurating the museum located on Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus at Koba village near Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.
"Given the current global scenario - the way the world is being scorched in the fires of instability and unrest - the legacy and message of this museum hold immense significance," he said.
The museum reflects India's core strength of diversity and unity, bringing together traditions such as the Vedas, Puranas, Ayurveda, Yoga and other philosophical streams, he noted.
"This is something that could happen only in India," he added.
The museum is named after Samrat Samprati Maharaj (224-215 BC), the grandson of Samrat Ashoka and a Mauryan ruler known for propagating Jainism and the principle of non-violence.
Highlighting the concept behind the museum, the prime minister said Samrat Samprati represents the link between philosophy and governance.
"Samrat Samprati is not merely the name of a historical king. He serves as a bridge that connects India's philosophy with its practice," he said.
The museum preserves this legacy and has been designed to showcase India's identity at every step, Modi noted. He pointed to its seven galleries, saying they "proclaim India's diversity and cultural richness".
Referring to preservation of heritage, Modi said India had lost a vast treasure of knowledge in the past when ancient centres of learning like Takshashila and Nalanda were destroyed by foreign invaders.
Valuable manuscripts were burnt by invaders, leading to an immense heritage of humanity being lost, he pointed out.
In later years, people protected whatever remained by passing manuscripts from one generation to another, the PM said.
However, after Independence, the responsibility of preserving such knowledge was not taken up seriously by earlier governments, he said.
"After Independence, this should have been a national priority. Regrettably, due to a colonial mindset, no attention was paid to this vital cause," he said, in an apparent reference to Congress-led governments before 2014.
Modi credited saints and scholars for preserving India's heritage, mentioning the efforts of Jain seers who travelled across the country to collect manuscripts over decades. He said lakhs of manuscripts written on palm leaves and bark have now been preserved.
"We are today rectifying the mistakes committed by previous governments, which had neglected these manuscripts," he said.
The PM also said his government has launched the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission' to preserve and digitise ancient manuscripts using modern technology.
"Under this mission, manuscripts are being digitised, scientifically preserved and archived. People are also uploading manuscripts kept in their personal custody," he informed.
The initiative would help collect scattered manuscripts from across the country and make them accessible for future generations, he said.
Modi said the government is making large-scale efforts to promote India's cultural heritage globally, including restoration of temples, development of pilgrimage sites and promotion of traditional knowledge systems like Ayurveda and Yoga.
He also cited projects such as the upcoming maritime museum at Lothal and plans for a national museum in Delhi to present India's history comprehensively.
Taking a swipe at previous regimes, Modi said earlier efforts to present history were influenced by political considerations.
"You may recall that in the past, such endeavours were often viewed through a political lens. Everything revolved around setting a specific narrative for a particular political family," he said, in an apparent reference to the Gandhi-Nehru family.
"We have put an end to this mindset," the PM said, adding the government is working with the vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.
Modi also called for encouraging students and researchers from across the world to visit the museum and carry India's message of non-violence and knowledge globally.
"When we rise above personal aspirations and work for the nation, the pace of progress increases," he stressed.
The museum houses rare artefacts, ancient manuscripts and sculptures spread across seven galleries, offering a glimpse into India's spiritual and cultural legacy, a release by the Jain Aradhana Kendra said.
It showcases centuries-old Jain art, including stone and metal idols, illustrated manuscripts, coins and traditional artefacts, while also using modern audio-visual technology to create an immersive experience for visitors.
