F. No. FS-13/4/2021-FS
DOP Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts (Financial Services Division)
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001 Dated: - 20/12/2021
Subject: Regarding clarification on scanning and uploading of signature/ photograph for account opened under PM CARES for children scheme-2021.
Sir/Madam, References are being received from the circles/CPCs seeking clarification on scanning and uploading of signatures/photographs for Basic Savings Account opened under PM CARES for children scheme-2021.
2. The issue has been examined in detail at this end. I am directed to intimate that signature and photograph are to be scanned and uploaded @ opened under PM CARES for children scheme-2021: - (i) Basic Savings Account/PCFTD/PCMIS account opened in the name of beneficiary where beneficiary is 18 years of age.
(ii) Minor Basic Savings Account/PCFTD account when converted into single account in the name of beneficiary after attaining 18 years of age.
3. This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority
