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Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Himachal Pradesh)

Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to elderly persons aged 60 years and above belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to provide financial support. This is a centrally sponsored scheme for elderly members of BPL families.

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About This Scheme

The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh, is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides a monthly pension to elderly men and women aged 60 years and above belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The objective of the scheme is to provide social security and financial support to elderly persons who are members of families living below the poverty line.

Benefits

₹1.0K · monthly

Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years: ₹1,000/- per month
Beneficiaries aged 70 years or above: ₹1,500/- per month

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Age proof (Birth Certificate or School Certificate)
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Latest BPL Certificate
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Recommendation from Gram Panchayat
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Copy of Parivar Register
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Aadhaar Card
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Bank account details
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Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The applicant shall submit the prescribed application form to the concerned Panchayat, Tehsil Welfare Officer, or District Welfare Officer, along with the required documents.

Step 2: Eligible applicants are identified in the Gram Sabha meeting, and the verified list along with the proposal is forwarded to the Tehsil Welfare Officer for scrutiny and completion of formalities.

Step 3: After due verification, the applications are submitted to the District Welfare Officer, who grants final approval for sanction of benefits.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.0K