Bhopal: A critical directive has been issued for Madhya Pradesh’s pension recipients: approximately 3.5 lakh beneficiaries risk having their payments suspended if they fail to complete their mandatory e-KYC and life certificates by August 31, 2025. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has warned that accounts will be locked on the portal for non-compliance.
Instructions have been sent to all district administrations, Panchayat CEOs, and Municipal Corporations to ensure timely completion.
Cracking down on misuse
This urgent drive aims to verify beneficiaries and prevent the misuse of government funds. The state’s pension portal, developed by NIC, has identified instances where recipients were found to be deceased, migrated, or ineligible.
All major schemes affected
The e-KYC mandate applies to beneficiaries of all major pension schemes, including: Social Security Pension, Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension, Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension, Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension, and the Chief Minister’s Kanya Abhibhavak Pension Yojana.
District Collectors and urban local bodies have been urged to organize camps, utilize CSC centers, and leverage Panchayat offices to facilitate the e-KYC process. Extensive public awareness campaigns at the gram panchayat level are also underway to ensure every beneficiary is informed and can complete the necessary formalities before the looming deadline.
