The Digital Life Certificate Campaign has transformed pension disbursal for the elderly, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh, highlighting its use of facial recognition to eliminate in-person bank visits.

Addressing civil servants at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Singh said the campaign abolished outdated rules and simplified processes through a single pension form and a unified fellowship portal.

He also cited broader administrative reforms such as abolishing interviews for certain Group B and C posts, expanding recruitment exams to 13 regional languages, and launching Rozgar Melas to create job opportunities.

Singh underscored the Swachhata Campaign’s role in optimising office space and generating over ₹250 crore from scrap disposal. He praised the Assistant Secretaryship Programme for enhancing officer preparedness during the Covid-19 crisis.

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence now focus on initiative and impact, while over two dozen regional conferences have promoted decentralised, participatory governance across India.