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Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme -Tamil Nadu

The 'Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute old age persons of 60 years and above belonging to households below the poverty line.

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About This Scheme

'The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to destitute people of 60 years and above belonging to households below the poverty line. 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

₹1.0K · monthly

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

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

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    The applicant's age should be 60 years and above.

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    The applicant should belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category.

Required Documents

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    Applicant Photo.
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    Aadhaar Card.
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    Proof of age.
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    Aadhaar Consent Form.
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    Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof.
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    Self–declaration of Applicant.
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    Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License).
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    Bank Passbook.
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    BPL Card Number.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.0K

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources