Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme
The "Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give pensions of ₹1,000/- to destitute agricultural labourers of 60 years and above and dhoti, saree supplied on festivals.
About the Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme Scheme
The "Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give pensions of ₹1,000/- to destitute agricultural labourers of 60 years. The scheme also provides one free saree to females, one free dhoti to males during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.
Benefits
Pension:
- ₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
- One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
- One free saree to a female pensioner.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
- 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
- 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be destitute agricultural labour.
- The age of the applicant should be 60 years and above.
- The applicant should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support.
- The applicant should not be a habitual beggar.
- The applicant should not possess property valued at more than ₹5000/-.
- The applicant should not be supported by a son or son's son aged 20 years or above.
How to Apply for Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The**** interested applicant should apply scheme with a white paper.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme scheme?
The "Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give pensions of ₹1,000/- to destitute agricultural labourers of 60 years. The scheme…
Who is eligible for Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme?
The applicant should be destitute agricultural labour. The age of the applicant should be 60 years and above. The applicant should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support. The applicant should not be a habitual beggar. The applicant should not possess property valued at mor…
What benefits does Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme provide?
Pension: ₹1,000/- per month. Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali: One free dhoti to a male pensioner. One free saree to a female pensioner. Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres: 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal. 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.
How can I apply for Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme?
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. OR The interested appli…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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