Jitendra Singh calls for review of pension rules to reduce litigation, strengthen pensioners’ welfare

July 20, 2026 4:54 PM

Jitendra Singh calls for review of pension rules to reduce litigation, strengthen pensioners’ welfare

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday called for a comprehensive review of pension regulations to ensure they reflect evolving social realities, asserting that many pension-related disputes arise because existing rules have failed to keep pace with changing societal needs. Addressing the 2nd National Workshop on Pension Litigation, organised by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in N...

Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 to be held from November 1 to 30

August 13, 2025 3:17 PM

Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 to be held from November 1 to 30

The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will launch the fourth edition of its Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign from November 1 to 30, said the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions on Wednesday. Under existing rules, pensioners are required to submit a Life Certificate every November to ensure continuation of their pension. The previous DLC Campaign 3.0, held in November 2024 across 845 cities, recorded 1.62 crore submissions. The Natio...