An agreement signed by the GoI to provide the SAMPANN platform-as-a-service to Goa and the Cochin Port Authority

¨   On 2 April, an agreement has been signed by the Government of India to provide the SAMPANN platform as a service to the Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority to enhance digital governance.

¨   The adoption of the platform has been aimed at strengthening technology-enabled, citizen-centric governance and improving service delivery mechanisms.

¨ SAMPANN has been designed as a comprehensive, cloud-based pension management system covering the entire lifecycle from initiation to disbursement and accounting.

¨   The platform has been developed in alignment with the Digital India mission to ensure seamless, transparent, and efficient pension administration.

¨    Pension processing, authorisation, accounting, and payment have been integrated into a single digital interface to reduce delays and improve efficiency.

¨     SAMPANN is now distributing an average monthly pension of ₹1,650 crore, and a total amount of approximately ₹72,000 crore has been disbursed through it so far.

¨  The system has enabled direct transfer of pensions into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, ensuring transparency and ease of access.

¨     Features such as grievance redressal, digital records, and streamlined processes have been incorporated to enhance user experience for pensioners.