Summary: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), through its Press Release dated 30 September 2026, has extended the last date for submission of comments and suggestions on the proposed Public Insurance Registry (PIR) to Saturday, 17 October 2026. IRDAI had released the Consultation Paper on the proposed Public Insurance Registry (PIR) on 1 September 2026, inviting feedback from the public, policyholders, insurers, intermediaries and other ecosystem stakeholders. The original deadline for submission of feedback was 30 September 2026. The PIR is envisaged as a foundational, population-scale Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) intended to foster trust, improve value and expand insurance coverage across India. To facilitate comprehensive participation, wider industry deliberations and detailed submissions from all stakeholder groups, IRDAI has extended the consultation period. Stakeholders and members of the public have been requested to provide comments and feedback particularly on the user stories contained in Section 8 and the consultation questions in Section 15 of the Consultation Paper. Feedback is required to be submitted using the prescribed Excel template, either through the designated web portal at https://iib.gov.in/pir or by email at [email protected]. All other details and terms of the Consultation Paper remain unchanged.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
Press Release | 30th September, 2026
Extension of Last Date for Submission of Feedback on the Consultation Paper on
‘Public Insurance Registry (PIR)’
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) had released a Consultation Paper on the proposed Public Insurance Registry (PIR) on 1st September, 2026, soliciting comments and suggestions from the public, policyholders, insurers, intermediaries and all other ecosystem stakeholders. The PIR is envisaged as a foundational, population-scale Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to foster trust, improve value and expand insurance coverage across the nation.
The original deadline for submission of feedback on the Consultation Paper was 30th September, 2026.
In order to facilitate comprehensive participation, wider industry deliberations and detailed submissions from all stakeholder groups, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of comments and suggestions to Saturday, 17th October, 2026.
Stakeholders and members of the public are requested to submit their comments and feedback, particularly on the user stories in Section 8 and the consultation questions in Section 15 of the Consultation Paper, using the prescribed excel template through either of the following modes:
- Designated Web Portal: https://iib.gov.in/pir
- Email: [email protected]
All other details and terms of the Consultation Paper remain unchanged.
