Old Age Pension Scheme – Uttarakhand
Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- is provided to senior citizens (both husband and wife) in the state who are 60 years of age or above and whose family’s monthly income is up to ₹4,000/- or who belong to the BPL category.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Old Age Pension Scheme” has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to help elderly persons meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to senior citizens (both husband and wife) in the state who are 60 years of age or above.
Benefits
A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be 60 years of age or above.
The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000/- or the applicant must belong to the BPL category.
The applicant must not be receiving any other pension.
Application Process
Apply Online
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (
https://ssp.uk.gov.in
), the
UMANG
Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (
https://eservices.uk.gov.in
).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant’s mobile number, Passport-size photograph (attested by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by Councillor), Photocopy of Aadhaar card and Voter ID card, CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate, Copy of family register (for rural areas only), Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) / certified by Councillor (for urban areas)
All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is being submitted.
For verification of the online application form in rural areas, the final decision is taken by the District Social Welfare Officer after recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Block Development Officer, respectively. In urban areas, verification and recommendation are done by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate. If the application is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it, after which the pension payment process is initiated.
The pension is credited to the applicant’s bank account one month after the approval of the application.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
✨ Key Highlights (मुख्य विशेषताएं)
- Monthly pension of ₹1,500 for eligible seniors (वरिष्ठ नागरिक)
- Eligibility: Age 60+ and income ≤ ₹4,000 or BPL
- Launched by Uttarakhand's Department of Social Welfare
Benefits
A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
Application Process
Apply Online
Apply Now →
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in
), the UMANG
Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in
).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant’s mobile number, Passport-size photograph (attested by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by Councillor), Photocopy of Aadhaar card and Voter ID card, CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate, Copy of family register (for rural areas only), Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) / certified by Councillor (for urban areas)
All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is being submitted.
For verification of the online application form in rural areas, the final decision is taken by the District Social Welfare Officer after recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Block Development Officer, respectively. In urban areas, verification and recommendation are done by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate. If the application is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it, after which the pension payment process is initiated.
The pension is credited to the applicant’s bank account one month after the approval of the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Old Age Pension Scheme – Uttarakhand |
| Short Title | OAPS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 60 — Any years |
| Caste/Category | BPL |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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