Union Minister launches unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners, says it will bring Ease of Living for the retired and elderly citizens

What is the News?

Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has launched unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners.

What is Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners?

All pensioners are mandated to submit life certificates annually to continue receiving the pension. 

Face Recognition Technology would act as a proof of life certificate for pensioners and ensure their ease of living.

What are the other initiatives taken by the Government in the field of Pensions?

Jeevan Pramaan: It is a biometric-enabled Aadhaar-based Digital Life Certificate for pensioners. Pensioners of Central Government, State Government or any other Government organization can take benefit of this facility.

Bhavishya: It is an online Pension Sanction and Payment Tracking System implemented by the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare. The system provides for on-line tracking of pension sanctions and payment processes.

Centralized Pensioners Grievance Redress And Monitoring System(CPENGRAMS): It is an online web-enabled system for the speedy redressal of grievances related to pension by various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/Organizations.  

Source:  This post is based on the article “Union Minister launches unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners, says it will bring Ease of Living for the retired and elderly citizens” published in PIB on 29th November 2021.