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Key Points

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Campaign dates: 1‑30 November.

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Coverage: roughly 2,000 cities and districts.

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Method: facial authentication on smartphones.

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Additional services: health check‑ups, ID updates, home visits.

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Co‑ordination with banks, post office, railways, and technology ministries.

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Summary

The scheme uses facial authentication technology on Android and Apple devices, allowing seniors to verify their living status quickly and securely.

In addition to the digital verification, the campaign provides health examinations, Aadhaar (national ID) updates, and doorstep assistance, with support from banks, the post office, railways, and several ministries.

Senior officials will monitor the rollout and hold large camps in areas with many pensioners to ensure smooth service.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
pension
regular payment to people who have retired from work
authentication
process of confirming someone's identity
digital
related to computers or electronic devices
certificate
official paper that proves something
Aadhaar
India's unique identification number for residents
outreach
efforts to reach people who might not come to offices
monitor
to watch and check how something is working
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