Sarkari Yojana
Dependent Children Pension Scheme – Punjab
About Dependent Children Pension Scheme – Punjab
The Dependent Children Pension Scheme was introduced mainly to give financial security to children whose income is unstable because their father/parents are not available to support them. The Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government runs the scheme, and eligible beneficiaries receive a Monthly Pension directly in their bank account.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Dependent Children Pension Scheme - Punjab, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Permanent Residents of Punjab may apply
Only Permanent Residents of Punjab may apply.
The parents'/guardian's annual income must be no more…
The parents'/guardian's annual income must be no more than Rs. 60,000/- per Year.
The child must be younger than 21 Years
The child must be younger than 21 Years.
The mother/father or both must have died, or…
The mother/father or both must have died, or the parents must be regularly away from home or physically/mentally unable to care for the family.
Benefits Provided
Dependent Children Pension Scheme - Punjab provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A monthly pension of ₹ 1,500/- per month…
A monthly pension of ₹ 1,500/- per month is paid to the beneficiary.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph of the beneficiary
A photograph of the beneficiary
Identity-cum-residence proof of the parent/ guardian (Driving License…
Identity-cum-residence proof of the parent/ guardian (Driving License / Passport / Voter Card / Aadhaar Card)
Copy of the passbook's first page
Copy of the passbook's first page
A self declaration
A self declaration
Disability proof from the competent authority
Disability proof from the competent authority
Date of birth proof of the person with…
Date of birth proof of the person with disability (Voter Card / Voter List / Matriculation certificate / Certificate from Registrar Birth & Death / Aadhaar Card ) Note: In case Birth Certificate is
A copy of the FIR regarding the missing…
A copy of the FIR regarding the missing husband
A copy of the divorce deed
A copy of the divorce deed
A copy of the father's disability certificate
A copy of the father's disability certificate
The father's death certificate
The father's death certificate
Copy of the passbook's first page (Mandatory)
Copy of the passbook's first page (Mandatory)
Self declaration together with the disability certificate
Self declaration together with the disability certificate
A group photograph of the beneficiary with all…
A group photograph of the beneficiary with all dependents (Mandatory)
Date of birth proof of every dependent child…
Date of birth proof of every dependent child (Voter Card / Voter List / Matriculation certificate / Certificate from Registrar Birth & Death / Aadhaar Card) (Mandatory)
Identity-cum-residence proof of the applicant/beneficiary (Driving License /…
Identity-cum-residence proof of the applicant/beneficiary (Driving License / Passport / Voter Card / Aadhaar Card) (Mandatory)
A signed self-declaration
A signed self-declaration
Death certificates of both parents
Death certificates of both parents
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Dependent Children Pension Scheme - Punjab through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Step-1: Go to the official website.
Step-2: Choose "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Sign in to the Digital Punjab portal with your Email/Phone number and password; if you have no account, register here
Step-4: Complete the application form.
Step-5: Upload the necessary documents
Step-6: Submit the form.
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Dependent Children Pension Scheme - Punjab through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Step-1: Download the application form from the official website.
Step-2: Complete the form.
Step-3: Enclose the necessary documents.
Step-4: Return the completed form and all documents to the office or centre where the form was obtained.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.