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SAMPANN-DigiLocker Integration Enables Paperless Pension Documents

The SAMPANN pension portal has integrated with DigiLocker, allowing Department of Telecommunications pensioners to digitally access key documents like Pension Payment Orders and Form-16. Pensioners can fetch these documents instantly by logging into DigiLocker with their Aadhaar and linking their PPO number. The initiative promotes paperless, transparent governance and saves time by eliminating the need for physical document submissions. The SAMPANN system, dedicated by Prime Minister Modi in 2018, digitizes the entire pension lifecycle from processing to grievance redressal.

Key Points: SAMPANN-DigiLocker Integration for Paperless Pension Docs

  • Anytime digital access to pension documents
  • Secure, paperless system for PPOs & Form-16
  • Aligns with Digital India vision
  • Eliminates need for physical copies
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SAMPANN-DigiLocker integration offers paperless documents for all pensioners

Pensioners can now access PPOs, gratuity orders & Form-16 digitally via SAMPANN-DigiLocker integration for anytime, secure access.

"empowers our pensioners with digital self-reliance - Ashish Joshi"

New Delhi, Jan 21

The government on Wednesday said that SAMPANN pension portal, developed by Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts, has integrated with DigiLocker and pensioners can gain anytime access to Pension Payment Orders, gratuity sanction orders and other important documents through Digilocker accounts.

All pensioners under the Department of Telecommunications have been informed about the successful integration of the SAMPANN pension portal with the DigiLocker platform, in line with the Digital India programme.

SAMPANN users can enter their PPO number in each category of service and 'Click on Get Document'.

The system will generate the Pension Certificate/Gratuity Payment order/Commutation Payment order/Form-16 (as requested by the SAMPANN user) associated with the entered details, said the government.

According to the Ministry of Communications the integration allows pensioners to effortlessly fetch key documents from SAMPANN, including Communication Sanctions and Form-16 directly through their DigiLocker accounts.

"Accessible anytime and anywhere via smartphone or desktop, the facility ensures secure, paperless access, boosting transparency, convenience, and ease for essential services like banking or medical reimbursements," the statement said.

This initiative eliminates the need for physical copies, saving time and resources for pensioners across Delhi-NCR and beyond, said Ashish Joshi, Pr. Controller of Communication Accounts, Delhi.

He also added that this initiative empowers our pensioners with digital self-reliance, aligning with government's vision for a paperless digital governance.

Pensioners can activate the service by logging into digilocker.gov.in with Aadhaar, linking their PPO number, and downloading documents instantly.

Dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 29, 2018, SAMPANN marks a shift from system-centric administration to pensioner-centric governance, freeing retirees and their families from visiting offices to claim their rightful benefits.

It has digitised the entire pension lifecycle - from initiation and processing of cases to issuance of e-Pension Payment Orders, disbursement, accounting, reconciliation, financial reporting, audit facilitation, and grievance redressal.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative, but I hope they provide proper training and helpline support. Many senior citizens are not very tech-savvy. The integration with Aadhaar is good, but what about pensioners who face issues with Aadhaar authentication? The system needs to be inclusive.
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Sarah B
As someone who helps my retired uncle with his pension matters, this is a welcome change. DigiLocker is quite user-friendly. No more worrying about losing important papers. Hope this gets extended to all government departments soon.
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Aman W
Paperless is the future! This will save so much time and hassle. My grandfather had to wait for months to get his gratuity order. If this system delivers instantly, it's a game-changer. Kudos to the team behind SAMPANN.
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Kavitha C
A very good move. But the real test will be on the ground. The website should not crash during peak hours, and the document generation should be error-free. The government must ensure robust backend support for our pensioners who depend on this.
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Vikram M
Finally! A pensioner-centric system. My father spent his retirement standing in queues. This shift to digital governance is empowering. Hope the awareness reaches every pensioner, especially in rural areas. 👏

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