Securing NPS transactions through Aadhaar-based access of CRA system under the Government sector.

1/3091496/2024

2024/AC-II/21/2

भारत सरकार Government of India 

रेल मंत्रालय Ministry of Railways

 रेलवे बोर्ड (Railway Board)

No. 2024/AC-II/21/2/nps2fa/E 3459432

New Delhi, dated: 19.03.2024

General Manager, All Zonal Railways/PUs

Subject: Securing NPS transactions through Aadhaar-based access of CRA system under the Government sector.

Ref:- PFRDA's letter no. Circular No: PFRDA/2024/05/Sup-CRA/02 20th Feb 2024.

At present, Nodal Offices on Indian Railways utilize a password-based login to access the Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) for NPS transactions. In this connection, PFRDA has vide letter ibid, has conveyed its decision to bring out additional security features through Aadhaar-based authentication for login to the CRA system, to enhance the security measures in accessing the CRA system and safeguard the interests of subscribers and stakeholders.

2. For this purpose, Aadhaar-based login authentication will be integrated with the

current user id and password-based login process so as to make the CRA system accessible through 2 Factor Authentication. 3. This new system of login framework is anticipated to be made live by PFRDA on 1st April 2024.

4. The detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) along with the process flow to Government Nodal Offices is attached.

It is advised that necessary framework may be put in place at all offices under the administrative control of the Railways for implementation of this system.

Signed by Rajat Agarwal Date: 19-03-2024 19:38:06

Joint Director Finance/CCA Railway Board

Ph.No. 011-23047018 E mail ID: rajat.agarwal91@gov.in

Copy to:1. MD/CRIS, Vice Chairman/RLDA with a similar advise.

2. PFAs, All Zonal Railways/PUs and PCPOs of all Zonal Railways/PUs for information and necessary action.