Q. Consider the following statements about SPARSH:
1. It is an integrated system for automation of sanction and disbursement of defense pension.
2. The portal is available for pensioners to access services and register complaints for redressal of grievances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
Answer: C
Notes:
SPARSH is an integrated system for automation of sanction and disbursement of defence pension. The portal processes pension claims and credits pension directly into the bank accounts of defence pensioners without relying on any external intermediary. The portal is also available for pensioners to view their pension related information, access services and register complaints for redressal of grievances.
Source: EPIC july, 2021.
