Srinagar, Aug 30 (KNS): The Finance Department had initiated a verification of all governmentpensioners as part of an ongoing effort to comply with the Treasury Code and to fully digitize pension data. The verification process aims to eliminate discrepancies in existing records andensure that all pensioners’ data is up-to-date.Such verification is not only aiding in updating pensioners’ data but also laying the groundwork for a future transition to online verification.

To date, out of 2.38 lakh pensioners and family pensioners, approximately 1.43 lakhhave been verified, which accounts for 60% of the total pensioners.To date, excess pension payments amounting to Rs. 5 Crores have been identified, and the process for recovery initiated.
Recognizing the challenges faced by elderly or infirm pensioners,the Department has asked the Treasury staff toconduct home visits. So far, approximately 2,000 home visits have beenmade to facilitate the verification of aged pensioners. The Department has asked all Treasuries and Sub-treasuries to issue daily and weekly schedules in advance so as to make the verification process asaccessible and accommodating as possible.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Strict directions have been imparted to Treasury staff to ensure that the verification process is both efficient and pensioner-friendly. The Treasury staff have been directed to minimize inconvenience for pensioners during this process and ensure a courteous and supportive approach.
Treasuries and sub-treasuries are also guiding the pensioners to use the ‘Jeevan Pramaan' App which enables biometric authentication and auto-generation of Digital Life Certificates. Currently, out of 2.38 lakh pensioners, only 4162 pensioners in Jammu and Kashmir use Jeevan Pramaan app for certification.

Furthermore, the Department in coordination with J&K Bank is devising a separate mechanismto facilitate theverification of pensioners residing outside the Union Territory and abroad.(KNS)