Sarkari Yojana
Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme
About Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme
Launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, the “Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme” pays ₹1,000/- as pension to destitute farm labourers aged 60 years. Beneficiaries also get a free saree (women) or a free dhoti (men) at Pongal and Deepavali, along with free rice at Anganwadi Centres.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a destitute agricultural labourer
The applicant must be a destitute agricultural labourer.
The applicant must be at least 60 years…
The applicant must be at least 60 years old.
The applicant must have no income source or…
The applicant must have no income source or means of livelihood.
The applicant must not be a habitual beggar
The applicant must not be a habitual beggar.
Property owned by the applicant must be worth…
Property owned by the applicant must be worth no more than ₹5000/-.
The applicant must not have a son or…
The applicant must not have a son or grandson (son's son) aged 20 years or above who supports them.
Benefits Provided
Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pension:
A monthly pension of ₹1,000/-
A monthly pension of ₹1,000/-. Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
Male pensioners receive a free dhoti
Male pensioners receive a free dhoti.
Female pensioners receive a free saree
Female pensioners receive a free saree. Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
Pensioners who take the nutritious meal get 2kg/month
Pensioners who take the nutritious meal get 2kg/month.
Pensioners who do not take the nutritious meal…
Pensioners who do not take the nutritious meal get 4kg/month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A valid Aadhaar identity card
A valid Aadhaar identity card.
A document establishing the applicant's age
A document establishing the applicant's age.
A copy of the bank passbook
A copy of the bank passbook.
Any other paper the authorities may request
Any other paper the authorities may request.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, go to the Special Tahsildar/Village…
During office hours, go to the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer and ask the staff member assigned to issue and receive forms for a printed copy of the prescribed application. OR The applicant may instead apply for the scheme on plain white paper.
Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of…
Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of the required documents, self-attesting them where needed.
Hand in the completed, signed form with the…
Hand in the completed, signed form with the documents to the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer.
Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the Special…
Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer, checking that it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number, where one is given.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.