Overview On November 7, 2025 , Shri V Srinivas , Secretary (P&PW) , inaugurated a Mega Camp organized by Punjab National Bank at its Sansad Marg Branch, Delhi . This event was part of the Nationwide DLC Campaign 4.0 , an initiative by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to promote digital empowerment among pensioners. Key Developments Nationwide DLC Campaign 4.0 Duration: The campaign runs from November 1st to 30th, 2025 . Objective: To reach pensioners in the remotest corners of the country and facilitate the generation of Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) . Collaboration: The campaign involves various stakeholders, including Pension Disbursing Banks , India Post Payments Bank , Pensioners’ Welfare Associations , CGDA , EPFO , DoT , Railways , UIDAI , and MeitY . Digital Life Certificate Generation Total DLCs Generated: As of November 5th, 2025 , 67.94 lakh DLCs have been generated this year. Face Authentication: 40.42 lakh DLCs were generated through Face Authentication . Recent Progress: From November 1st to 5th, 2025 , 25.60 lakh DLCs were generated, with 15.62 lakh (61%) through Face Authentication . Elderly Pensioners: Over 37000 DLCs of pensioners above 90 years and 985 of pensioners above 100 years have been generated. Mega Camp Highlights DLC Generation: More than 200 DLCs were generated during the Mega Camp. Face Authentication: The convenience of Life Certificate submission through digital modes, particularly Face Authentication , was emphasized. This technique enables DLC generation ‘Anytime Anywhere’. Pensioner Interaction: Shri V Srinivas interacted with pensioners, who expressed satisfaction with the digital modes of Life Certificate submission, especially the Face Authentication technique. UPSC Relevance This initiative is relevant to the UPSC syllabus as it highlights the government's efforts to improve governance through technology and enhance the welfare of vulnerable sections of society, specifically pensioners. The use of Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) and Face Authentication aligns with the broader theme of digital empowerment and ease of living. Relevant GS Paper Topics GS2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. GS2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. GS3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Important Facts The Nationwide DLC Campaign 4.0 aims to reach pensioners in remote areas. Face Authentication allows pensioners to submit their Life Certificate from anywhere using smartphones. The initiative reduces the need for elderly and sick pensioners to visit banks or pension disbursing authorities.