Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab)
About Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab)
Punjab’s Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children offers the “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)” as a welfare measure for the elderly poor. Pensioners aged 60 to 79 years are paid ₹200/- per month, and those who are 80 years and above get ₹500/- per month. Only persons in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are covered.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be Punjab residents
Applicants must be Punjab residents.
The age threshold is 60 years
The age threshold is 60 years.
Membership of a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family…
Membership of a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family is required.
People already getting a pension under a social…
People already getting a pension under a social security scheme cannot apply.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Seniors aged 60 to 79 years are paid…
Seniors aged 60 to 79 years are paid ₹200/- month.
Once a person reaches 80 years and above,…
Once a person reaches 80 years and above, the pension rises to ₹500/- month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
ID proof (Voter ID Card, Driving License)
ID proof (Voter ID Card, Driving License)
Proof of residence
Proof of residence
Age proof
Age proof
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card
Proof of address
Proof of address
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab) through the offline application process outlined below.
Approach the District Social Security Officer's office and…
Approach the District Social Security Officer's office and ask the staff for a hard copy of the prescribed form.
Enter all compulsory details, paste a passport-sized photo…
Enter all compulsory details, paste a passport-sized photo (with signature across it if needed), and attach copies of the required documents, self-attested if asked.
Hand over the signed form and attachments to…
Hand over the signed form and attachments to the District Social Security Officer before the prescribed period (if any) ends.
Collect an acknowledgement or receipt and check that…
Collect an acknowledgement or receipt and check that it has the submission date and time and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab) through the online application process outlined below.
Register on the UMANG Portal Go to the…
Register on the UMANG Portal Go to the official website of UMANG and click "Register" in the top right corner. Complete all mandatory fields on the Registration Page that appears.
Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation Verify your…
Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation Verify your mobile number with the OTP sent to it, then set an MPIN to finalise registration. After this you reach the UMANG homepage and can log in with your Mobile Number and MPIN.
Accessing Services on UMANG Navigate to the "National…
Accessing Services on UMANG Navigate to the "National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)" page on UMANG and select "Apply Online".
Completing the Application Enter all mandatory details in…
Completing the Application Enter all mandatory details in the form and attach the required documents in the stated format and size.
Review and Confirmation Go over the details and…
Review and Confirmation Go over the details and uploads carefully, correcting anything if needed, and accept the terms and conditions, declaration and privacy policy where applicable.
Submitting the Application Select "Submit" or "Apply"; once…
Submitting the Application Select "Submit" or "Apply"; once the application is successfully submitted, a confirmation message is displayed.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.