Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
About Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
The Social Welfare Department of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir operates the “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme”, which dates back to 15th August 1995. Aimed at Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, it gives elderly people between 60 and 79 years an old-age pension of ₹1,000/- every month.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
15 Aug 1995
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant has to belong to Jammu and…
The applicant has to belong to Jammu and Kashmir.
Anyone 60 or older can apply
Anyone 60 or older can apply.
The household must hold Below Poverty Line (BPL)…
The household must hold Below Poverty Line (BPL) status.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Amount of Pension:
Pensioners get ₹1000/- per month. Mode of Disbursement: Money reaches the pensioner directly, either by bank transfer or by money order.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
Recent passport-size photo
Recent passport-size photo
ID proof like a Voter ID Card or…
ID proof like a Voter ID Card or Driving License
Document establishing age
Document establishing age
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Caste certificate (only if relevant)
Caste certificate (only if relevant)
Address proof
Address proof
Bank account details or passbook
Bank account details or passbook
Additional documents as demanded
Additional documents as demanded
1995-08-15
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir) through the offline application process outlined below.
Visit the office of the Tehsil Social Welfare…
Visit the office of the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) for your area during working hours and collect a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
Fill out each mandatory field, attach a passport-sized…
Fill out each mandatory field, attach a passport-sized photo (signed across where asked), and add copies of the needed documents with self-attestation if required.
Return the signed form and the documents to…
Return the signed form and the documents to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) before the prescribed period (if any) runs out.
Insist on an acknowledgement or receipt that records…
Insist on an acknowledgement or receipt that records the date and time you submitted the form and a unique identification number (if applicable). Post Application Processes
Forms are checked by the TSWO and then…
Forms are checked by the TSWO and then passed on to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.
Sanction of the pension is given by the…
Sanction of the pension is given by the District Level Committee after it reviews the application. NOTE 1: Retain a photocopy of your completed form and the acknowledgement receipt for future reference. NOTE 2: Submit the application within the prescribed period, if any applies.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.