Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh launched a “unique” face recognition technology on November 29, 2021.

Key Facts

• The face recognition technology would act as a proof of life certificate’ for pensioners.
• It will ensure ease of living for retired & elderly citizens.
• All pensioners are required to submit their life certificate annually in order to receive pension.
• Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has also implemented a facility to give certificate digitally.

Who has developed this technology?

This face recognition technology has been devised by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). The initiative to provide digital life certificates was launched by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW).