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Old Age Assistance

Old Age Assistance or Pension is a welfare scheme of Delhi Govt to provide assistance to Old age needy persons. The primary goal of this scheme is to offer eligible senior citizens financial help in the form of monthly pensions.

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About This Scheme

The Delhi government has launched an Old Age Pension Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to eligible senior citizens in the form of periodic pensions. Under this scheme, candidates aged 60-69 years receive monthly financial assistance. The Financial Assistance Scheme is only available to Delhi residents who meet the eligibility criteria established by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for annual income and residency within the city, as mandated by the government directive. However, the scheme also includes provisions for individuals who do not have proof of residence to submit.

Benefits

1. Eligible candidates in the 60–69 age range financial assistance of Rs. 2,000/- per month.

1. The government also gives SC/ST/Minority group members an extra Rs. 500/- month.

1. Rs. 2,500/- per month will be given to people over 70 years.

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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Residence proof.
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Age proof.
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Bank account number (Single account).
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In the case of SC/ST applicants in the age bracket 60-69 years, a caste certificate in the name of the applicant issued by the Competent Authority has to be submitted.
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In the case of Minority applicants within 60-69 years, self-declaration of the religion of the applicant duly verified by the religious institution has to be submitted.
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One passport-size photo of the applicant.
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Income self-declaration in the format given on the portal itself.

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How to Apply

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Applicants have to visit https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Under Citizen Corner click on New User Click on select the document – Aadhar or Voter ID Enter your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number Type the Captcha in the box shown Citizen Registration Form will Open for registration Fill up all fields including details of the Present Residential Address Enter Captcha, and Click on Continue. Login ID and Password will be received on the given mobile number/e-mail address. Now Registration on

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