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How to Download Jeevan Pramaan Patra- explained by PensionBox

22 Jul 20244 min read
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Vaishnavi Verma
Vaishnavi Verma
PensionBox

Jeevan Pramaan Patra is popularly known as the Digital Life Certificate. It is an initiative by the Government of India. The aim behind this is to ease the procedure of proving the existence of the pensioners so they can continue receiving their pension. In the olden times, pensioners were required to be physically present at the pension agency. Alternatively, they were required to submit a life certificate issued by the authority. This was a tiring process, especially for those in their old age. So, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Jeevan Pramaan Patra to make things simpler for those who found the physical process cumbersome. Jeevan Pramaan Patra is a digital biometric-enabled service for pensioners. It works to provide a digital life certificate, hence eliminating the need for a physical presence. One of the key objectives of this initiative is to enhance the "Digital India" campaign and make the life certificate submission process more efficient and convenient. In this article, we shall learn more about Jeevan Pramaan Patra.

Benefits of the Jeevan Pramaan Patra

  • 1. Convenient Procedure: Ever since Jeevan Pramaan Patra was launched, pensioners no longer need to physically go to the pension agency or a designated authority to submit their life certificate and other documents. This initiative comes with great benefits for those who are bedridden, living abroad, residing in remote areas, or for any reason cannot go through with the physical procedure.

  • 2. Time-Saving Procedure: Jeevan Pramaan Patra is a digital process, it is quick and can be completed in a few minutes with a click of a few buttons. This helps save the pensioners significant time and effort.

  • 3. Accessibility: The service of Jeevan Pramaan Patra can be accessed from anywhere, at any time, through the Jeevan Pramaan app or designated centers.

  • 4. Reduced Errors: In the Jeevan Pramaan Patra procedure, biometric authentication. This ensures the accuracy of the certificate, reducing the chances of errors or fraudulent submissions.

  • 5. Integration with Aadhaar: Since the Jeevan Pramaan Patra uses Aadhaar for authentication, the process becomes more secure and streamlined.

What do you require for the procedure?

    1. A valid Aadhaar number is required.
    1. An active mobile number linked to your Aadhaar is required.
    1. A pension account number is required.
    1. A biometric device (fingerprint scanner or iris scanner) is required.
    1. The Jeevan Pramaan application installed on your computer or mobile device is required.

Steps to go through with the procedure:

    1. Download the Jeevan Pramaan app from the Google Play Store or the official website . For desktop users, download the software from the official website and install it on your computer.
    1. Open the Jeevan Pramaan application.
    1. Tap on New Registration and feed in the required details, such as the Aadhaar number, pension account number, and mobile number.
    1. Authenticate using the biometric device (fingerprint or iris scan).
    1. After successful authentication, a Pramaan ID (Life Certificate ID) will be generated and sent to your registered mobile number via SMS.
    1. Then, to download the Digital Life Certificate, visit the Jeevan Pramaan website and log in using your Pramaan ID and mobile number.
    1. Go to the “Download Life Certificate” section.
    1. Feed in your Pramaan ID and the OTP that will be received on your registered mobile number.
    1. Then, your Jeevan Pramaan Patra will be displayed on the screen. Tap on the “Download” button to save it to your device.
    1. Then, the uploaded certificate can be submitted to your pension disbursing agency.
    1. The certificate can also be electronically forwarded.

As a reflection of technological advancement, Jeevan Pramaan Patra is an important initiative towards digital governance. This campaign has helped ease the lives of pensioners in India. This initiative has further helped simplify the process of submitting life certificates. It has ensured that pensioners can continue to receive their pensions without the stress of being physically present at the pension dispensing organization. The digitalization of these systems is one step closer to the development and advancement of the country.

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