Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh
About this Scheme
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to elderly people aged 60 years and above living Below the Poverty Line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to elderly people aged 60 years and above living Below the Poverty Line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life. This scheme is centrally sponsored.
Benefits
Eligible beneficiaries under this scheme will receive monthly financial assistance as follows:
Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years: βΉ500/- per month (Central contribution: βΉ200/-, State contribution: βΉ300/-).
Beneficiaries aged 80 years or above: βΉ650/- per month (Central contribution: βΉ500/-, State contribution: βΉ150/-).
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
The applicant should be a senior citizen.
The applicant should be 60 years of age or older.
The applicant’s name should be included in the list of families living Below Poverty Line.
The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme.
Application Process
Apply Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: Go to the
eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal
.
Step 2: Click on “
Citizen Login
“.
Step 3: If you are a new user, select “
New Registration
“.
Step 4: Enter your registration details and click “Submit”.
Step 5: Your Registration Summary will be displayed, and you will receive your password on your registered mobile number.
Application Process:
Step 1: Go to the
eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal
.
Step 2: Click on βLoginβ or “
Citizen Login
“.
Step 3: Enter your username and password and click βLoginβ.
Step 4: After logging in, click on “My Service” and search for the scheme to apply for.
Step 5: Click on βApply Onlineβ and fill in all required details, upload important documents, and click βSubmit.β
Apply Offline
In Rural Areas:
Step 1: The applicant, who fulfills the eligibility criteria, may visit the office of the Gram Panchayat and collect the
application form
, which is available free of cost.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the Gram Panchayat. You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the Gram Panchayat.
Step 3: The Gram Panchayat will review and recommend the application and then forward it to the District Panchayat within 07 days.
In Urban Areas:
Step 1: Eligible applicants should visit the office of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat, or Panchayat Raj institution to collect the
application form
, which is available free of cost.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the respective office (Municipality/Municipal Corporation/Nagar Panchayat). You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the office.
Note 1: The concerned urban body/District Panchayat has the authority to approve or reject the applications.
Note 2: If a printed application form is not available, you may submit your application on plain paper.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Scheme Benefits
- Eligible beneficiaries under this scheme will receive monthly financial assistance as follows:
- Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years: βΉ500/- per month (Central contribution: βΉ200/-, State contribution: βΉ300/-).
- Beneficiaries aged 80 years or above: βΉ650/- per month (Central contribution: βΉ500/-, State contribution: βΉ150/-).