Old-Age Pension Scheme
The Himachal Pradesh government offers an Old Age pension scheme to support elderly citizens who have no means of livelihood. The scheme offers financial assistance to eligible citizens based on their age and income level.
About This Scheme
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Old Age Pension Scheme with the aim to provide social security to destitute elderly people of the state. In this scheme, a financial assistance of âš 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years and âš 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above is provided.
Benefits
âš 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years.
âš 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh state.
Such elderly persons whose age is 60 years or more and who do not have proper means of care/upbringing and who have minor children and whose family annual income from all sources does not exceed âš 35,000/- Or;
Such elderly persons whose annual family income from all sources does not exceed âš 35000/- are eligible for the scheme.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: Download the
Social Security Pension Application Form
.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the recent passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
Office of Panchayat
Tehsil Welfare Officer
District Welfare Officer.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
âš 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years.
âš 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: Download the Social Security Pension Application Form
.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the recent passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
Office of Panchayat
Tehsil Welfare Officer
District Welfare Officer.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Old-Age Pension Scheme |
| Short Title | OPS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Himachal Pradesh |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any â 18 years |
| Area | Rural |
| Income Limit | âš35,000/year |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in â |