Old-Age Pension Scheme
The Himachal Pradesh government offers an Old Age pension scheme to support elderly citizens who have no means of livelihood. The scheme offers financial assistance to eligible citizens based on their age and income level.
About the Old-Age Pension Scheme Scheme
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Old Age Pension Scheme with the aim to provide social security to destitute elderly people of the state. In this scheme, a financial assistance of ₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years and ₹ 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above is provided.
Benefits
- ₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years.
- ₹ 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicants must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh state.
- Such elderly persons whose age is 60 years or more and who do not have proper means of care/upbringing and who have minor children and whose family annual income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 35,000/- Or;
- Such elderly persons whose annual family income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 35000/- are eligible for the scheme.
How to Apply for Old-Age Pension Scheme
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: Download the Social Security Pension Application Form.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the recent passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
- Office of Panchayat
- Tehsil Welfare Officer
- District Welfare Officer.
Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Old-Age Pension Scheme scheme?
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Old Age Pension Scheme with the aim to provide social security to destitute elderly people of the state. In this scheme, a financial assistance of ₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged…
Who is eligible for Old-Age Pension Scheme?
The applicants must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh state. Such elderly persons whose age is 60 years or more and who do not have proper means of care/upbringing and who have minor children and whose family annual income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 35,000/- Or; Such elderly persons whose a…
What benefits does Old-Age Pension Scheme provide?
₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years. ₹ 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.
How can I apply for Old-Age Pension Scheme?
Step 1: Download the Social Security Pension Application Form. Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the recent passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along wit…
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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