What is the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign?
India’s Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0 is the largest pensioner outreach program, running nationwide from November 1st to November 30th, 2025. The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will organize this campaign across 2000 districts and sub-divisions in partnership with 19 major pension-disbursing banks, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), and 57 registered pensioner welfare associations.
This nationwide initiative ensures that every senior citizen can easily submit their annual life certificate, a mandatory requirement to continue receiving pension benefits. With our related guide on government welfare and support for seniors in India, the DLC Campaign represents a significant step toward digital empowerment and convenience for elderly citizens.
Key Statistics and Partners
Major Partners: DoPPW, IPPB, State Banks, CGDA, Railways, UIDAI, MeitY, Pensioners’ Welfare Associations
Features of the Campaign
- โ Face Authentication for hassle-free DLC submission
- ๐ฆ IPPB doorstep service for remote and disabled pensioners
- ๐ฅ Camps at homes, hospitals, and remote locations
- ๐ฃ Nationwide awareness via SMS, WhatsApp, news, AIR, and PIB
- ๐ Universal pensioner coverage โ no bank restriction
Why Does This Matter?
Digital access for every Indian pensioner preserves dignity, independence, and continuous pension payments โ no travel, no queue, no hassle.
The DLC 4.0 campaign represents India’s commitment to easy access and well-being for its senior citizens. As part of the broader Government of Indiaโs digital initiatives, this campaign brings technology to the doorstep of millions of pensioners across the country.
How to Get Your Digital Life Certificate
- โก๏ธ Visit a nearby DLC camp (organized by banks or IPPB), or contact your local postman.
- ๐ Face or fingerprint authentication is done on a mobile device (biometric verification).
- โจ Receive confirmation and submission instantly โ no paperwork hassle.
- ๐ Need more info? See India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) resources.
Campaign Goal and Vision
The primary goal is to make Digital Life Certificates accessible and convenient for every pensioner โ right at their doorstep. By leveraging India Post’s extensive network and digital authentication technology, the campaign ensures that no pensioner is left behind, regardless of their location or physical mobility.
Success Stories: DLC Campaign on the Ground
The 2024 DLC Campaign enabled thousands of senior citizens in rural Jharkhand to submit their life certificates from the comfort of their homes. Many pensioners, especially those with mobility challenges, reported newfound convenience and ease through IPPB’s doorstep service.
How Banks and Associations Support Pensioners
- ๐ Organizing mobile DLC camps in both cities and remote areas
- ๐ข Raising awareness through SMS blasts, phone calls, and newspaper ads
- ๐ค Providing volunteers to assist elderly citizens with fingerprint and face authentication
Tip: If you or a loved one needs extra assistance, bank staff and local association volunteers are trained and ready to help with the process.
Additional Benefits of the DLC Campaign
- ๐ฟ Paperless and eco-friendly: digital submission reduces travel and paperwork
- ๐บ Multi-lingual support in Hindi, English, and regional languages
- ๐ Grievance redressal: camp helpdesks and the IPPB hotline for assistance
Useful Resources to Learn More
- โถ๏ธ Step-by-step video tutorials: Official DLC YouTube Channel
- ๐ Downloadable guides and FAQs: DoPPW Resource Center
- ๐ฆ Service details and doorstep assistance: IPPB Official Website
