Current Context : The Indian Army launched the first phase of Project NAMAN.

• A project is designed to provide dedicated support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans and their families.

ABOUT NAMAN

• Project NAMAN is centred around the implementation of the SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha), digital pension system, which streamlines pension related processes for Defence Pensioners
• In the first phase of Project NAMAN, 14 CSCs have been established across India.
• It is set to expand with plans to establish approximately 200 centres nationwide over the next 2-3 years.
• Banking partner : HDFC Bank