Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh
About Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh
The Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh implements the centrally sponsored “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme”. It extends monthly financial help to people aged 60 years and above living Below the Poverty Line (BPL), so they can live with self-respect.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Social Welfare Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only natives of Chhattisgarh are eligible
Only natives of Chhattisgarh are eligible.
The scheme targets senior citizens
The scheme targets senior citizens.
Applicants need to be at least 60 years…
Applicants need to be at least 60 years old.
The applicant's name must be on the list…
The applicant's name must be on the list of Below Poverty Line families.
Anyone drawing a pension from another Central or…
Anyone drawing a pension from another Central or State Government scheme is excluded.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Monthly assistance is paid according to age:
Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years:
a total of ₹500/- per month, of which the Centre contributes ₹200/- and the State ₹300/-.
Beneficiaries aged 80 years or above:
₹650/- per month in all, made up of ₹500/- from the Centre and ₹150/- from the State.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Applicant's Aadhaar card
Applicant's Aadhaar card
Photo of passport size
Photo of passport size
Identity document
Identity document
Chhattisgarh domicile certificate (given by a Gazetted Officer,…
Chhattisgarh domicile certificate (given by a Gazetted Officer, Sarpanch or Councillor)
Proof of age (doctor's certificate, Birth Certificate, certificate…
Proof of age (doctor's certificate, Birth Certificate, certificate from an Administrator, Sarpanch, or Mayor, school certificate, etc.)
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/supporting papers
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/supporting papers
Proof of address
Proof of address
Bank or Post Office account passbook
Bank or Post Office account passbook
Any further documents demanded
Any further documents demanded
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process:
Visit the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal
Visit the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal.
Press "Citizen Login"
Press "Citizen Login".
New users need to pick "New Registration"
New users need to pick "New Registration".
Fill in your registration particulars and hit "Submit"
Fill in your registration particulars and hit "Submit".
The Registration Summary is shown, and a password…
The Registration Summary is shown, and a password is texted to your registered mobile number. Application Process:
Visit the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal
Visit the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal.
Press 'Login' or "Citizen Login"
Press 'Login' or "Citizen Login".
Sign in with your username and password by…
Sign in with your username and password by pressing 'Login'.
Open "My Service" and find the scheme you…
Open "My Service" and find the scheme you wish to apply for.
Hit 'Apply Online', complete the details, attach the…
Hit 'Apply Online', complete the details, attach the important documents and press 'Submit.'
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh through the offline application process outlined below.
In Rural Areas:
Anyone meeting the criteria can get the application…
Anyone meeting the criteria can get the application form at no charge from the Gram Panchayat office.
Return the completed form to the Gram Panchayat…
Return the completed form to the Gram Panchayat and collect the acknowledgment receipt it issues.
Within 07 days, the Gram Panchayat reviews and…
Within 07 days, the Gram Panchayat reviews and recommends the application and sends it on to the District Panchayat. In Urban Areas:
Eligible persons can obtain the free application form…
Eligible persons can obtain the free application form from the office of the relevant Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat, or Panchayat Raj institution.
Submit the filled form to that office (Municipality/Municipal…
Submit the filled form to that office (Municipality/Municipal Corporation/Nagar Panchayat) and take the acknowledgment receipt. Note 1: The urban body/District Panchayat concerned decides whether to accept or reject the application. Note 2: An application on plain paper is acceptable if no printed form can be had.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.