New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- More than 85 lakh people covered under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95) depend on their monthly pension payment for financial security, especially if they have limited or no other source of regular income.

As of 31 March 2026, 85,84,604 pensioners were receiving monthly pensions under EPS, according to the government data submitted in Rajya Sabha earlier. The total pension amount disbursed under the scheme up to 31 March 2026 stood at Rs.15,819.28 crore.

If you are one of the beneficiaries, it is mandatory to keep your Life Certificate or Jeevan Pramaan valid to avoid disruption in timely pension payments. The document serves as a proof that the pensioners are alive and needs to be submitted every 12 months d...