Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5 to be held across 2,000 cities and districts from November 1

October 30, 2026 6:40 PM

Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5 to be held across 2,000 cities and districts from November 1

The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will conduct the 5th Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign across 2,000 cities and districts in the country from November 1 to 30. The department has issued guidelines for the campaign through an Office Memorandum (O.M.) dated August 13. Described as the biggest-ever DLC campaign, the initiative will adopt a Whole of Government approach by coordinating with Pension Disbursing Banks, India Post Payments Bank, Pensioners...

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...