In a significant move to streamline pension services, the State Bank of India's Chandigarh circle recently organized a special District Level Committee (DLC) camp that witnessed massive participation from local pensioners. The event proved highly successful with more than 200 pensioners submitting their Jeevan Pramaan - the digital life certificate that has revolutionized pension verification in India.
Massive Response to Digital Pension Initiative
The specially organized camp saw overwhelming response from pensioners across Chandigarh who gathered to complete their mandatory annual life certificate submission through digital means. More than 200 pensioners successfully submitted their Jeevan Pramaan certificates during the camp, demonstrating the growing acceptance of digital solutions among elderly citizens.
Organized under the supervision of senior SBI officials, the camp was designed to provide hands-on assistance to pensioners who might face challenges with digital platforms. The bank staff provided step-by-step guidance to ensure every pensioner could complete the process smoothly without technical hurdles.
Simplifying Pension Verification Process
The Jeevan Pramaan initiative represents a major digital transformation in pension administration. Traditionally, pensioners had to physically present themselves before pension disbursing authorities to prove they were alive and eligible to continue receiving pension benefits. This often caused inconvenience, especially for elderly and differently-abled pensioners.
With the introduction of digital life certificates, pensioners can now complete this requirement through biometric authentication at designated centers or even through compatible devices at home. The SBI Chandigarh camp made this technology accessible to all pensioners, regardless of their technical proficiency.
Bank officials emphasized that such camps are part of SBI's broader commitment to customer convenience and digital inclusion. The Chandigarh circle has been actively organizing similar initiatives to ensure no pensioner faces disruption in their pension payments due to documentation issues.
Future Roadmap and Continued Support
The success of this camp has encouraged SBI Chandigarh to plan more such initiatives across the region. Bank authorities have assured pensioners that adequate support will continue to be available through their regular branches as well as through special camps organized periodically.
Senior citizens who missed the camp can still visit their nearest SBI branch for assistance with Jeevan Pramaan submission. The bank has trained staff at multiple locations to help pensioners with the digital process, ensuring that the transition from physical to digital verification happens smoothly for all beneficiaries.
The initiative aligns with the Indian government's Digital India mission and represents a significant step toward making essential services more accessible to all citizens, particularly the elderly population that depends heavily on pension benefits for their livelihood.
