DigiLocker has simplified the process of managing and storing documents. Earlier, carrying the original documents was a huge task; But, with DigiLocker, documents can be uploaded and submitted at any time and from any location.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (India program of MeitY (Digital)) main project is called Digilocker. It is a digital empowerment tool that gives citizens access to genuine digital records.
According to the recently issued APFRDA circular, “Documents issued in DigiLocker shall be deemed to be the original physical documents in accordance with Rule 9A of the Information Technology (Protection and Retention of Information by Intermediaries Providing Digital Locker Facilities) Rules, 2016 notified on February 8. Considered the same. 2017 Via GSR 711(e).”
Digilocker offers the following benefits NPS Stakeholders:
Access to ePRAN card through DigiLocker for existing customers. This can be done by searching ePRAN in Digilocker.
Access to account details through DigiLocker for existing customers. To get the statement, one can enter the account statement in the Digilocker search box.
Performing KYC for opening NPS account for potential customers.
- The following services are currently available using DigiLocker account:
- Protein e-Governance Technologies CRA (PCRA) – Subscribers of CRA can view their e-PRAN Card.
- KFin Technologies CRA (KCRA) – Subscribers of CRA can view their PRAN card and account details. Potential customers can also open NPS account through Aadhaar-DigiLocker integration.
- CRA (CCRA) – Potential customers of CCRA can open NPS account through Aadhaar – DigiLocker integration.
Aadhar based KYC process through Digilocker
Step 1: Select “Online Aadhaar” option for DigiLocker-based KYC process, a popup for Aadhaar will open.
Step 2: Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number
Step 3: Once the Aadhaar XML is received from Digilocker, the customer’s demographic information (name, gender, date of birth, mobile number, address and photo) will be displayed.
Step 4: Other required information needs to be entered, and then you have to proceed with the online payment to finish the registration.