Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension" is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. In this scheme, ₹600 per month is provided to elderly individuals aged 65 years and above from BPL families.
About the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) Scheme
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension" is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. In this scheme, ₹600 per month is provided to elderly individuals aged 65 years and above from BPL families.
Benefits
A monthly financial assistance of ₹600/-.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
- The applicant should be 65 years of age or older.
- The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
How to Apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector Office/Tahsildar/Talathi of your district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority 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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) scheme?
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension" is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. In this scheme, ₹600 per month is provided to elderly individuals aged 65 years and above fr…
Who is eligible for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)?
The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra. The applicant should be 65 years of age or older. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
What benefits does Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) provide?
A monthly financial assistance of ₹600/-.
How can I apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)?
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector Office/Tahsildar/Talathi of your district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, pa…
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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