Vijayawada railway division issues 156 Digital Life Certificates at pension camp
South Coast Railway officials process digital verification and health screenings for senior citizens at the Vijayawada auditorium.
Railway authorities in Vijayawada issued 156 Digital Life Certificates to retired staff and family pensioners during a dedicated drive at the railway auditorium on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Organised by the Vijayawada division of the South Coast Railway, the initiative reflects the government's sustained focus on modernising public service delivery for senior citizens, allowing pension beneficiaries to complete mandatory annual verifications without administrative friction.
Public Relations Officer Nusrat M. Mandrupkar said the primary objective of the camp was to enable pensioners to submit their Digital Life Certificates efficiently and resolve technical or procedural questions on site.
Health checks and pension assistance under one roof
Alongside the digital submission desks, the Medical Department conducted a dedicated health screening for attendees. Railway doctors carried out routine diagnostic tests, including blood sugar checks, blood pressure monitoring, and electrocardiogram evaluations.
| Camp location | Date held | Key services provided | Certificates issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada | 5 November 2026 | DLC submission, BP, sugar and ECG checks, pension queries | 156 |
| Rajahmundry | 4 November 2026 | DLC generation and verification | Not disclosed |
This integrated setup ensured that elderly visitors could fulfil their yearly administrative obligations while receiving direct healthcare support in a single visit. Divisional Personnel Officer Viswanath Sopan, Assistant Divisional Finance Manager K. Sunitha, Senior Divisional Medical Officer Dr. S. Durga Prasad, and Divisional Medical Officer Dr. K.V.N. Jyothi were present to oversee operations and assist attendees.
Reaching senior citizens across the division
The Vijayawada event followed a drive conducted in Rajahmundry on Wednesday, 4 November, where local pensioners were similarly assisted with digital verification.
Ms. Mandrupkar indicated that such division-wide initiatives form part of a broader strategy to take essential administrative functions directly to beneficiaries, ensuring timely monthly pension disbursements and reducing unnecessary travel for elderly citizens.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Life Certificates issued in Vijayawada | 156 | Public Relations Officer Nusrat M. Mandrupkar |
| Date of Vijayawada DLC camp | 5 November 2026 | South Coast Railway, Vijayawada division |
| Date of Rajahmundry DLC camp | 4 November 2026 | Public Relations Officer Nusrat M. Mandrupkar |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| South Coast Railway | Railway zone whose Vijayawada division organised the pension drive. |
| Vijayawada | Location where the Digital Life Certificate and medical camp took place. |
