Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar
About Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar
In Bihar, the Social Welfare Department runs the centrally sponsored “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme”, under which elderly women and men aged 60 years or above from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families get a monthly pension for financial support. Objective: The scheme seeks to give elderly members of poor families social security in the form of cash assistance.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Social Welfare Department, Government Of Bihar
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant, whether a woman or a man,…
The applicant, whether a woman or a man, must reside in Bihar.
Only senior citizens are covered
Only senior citizens are covered.
The applicant must have turned 60
The applicant must have turned 60.
The family must be classified as Below Poverty…
The family must be classified as Below Poverty Line (BPL).
Applicants already getting a pension through a social…
Applicants already getting a pension through a social security scheme are ineligible.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The monthly pension depends on the beneficiary's age:
From 60 to 79 years, ₹400/- is paid…
From 60 to 79 years, ₹400/- is paid per month.
Those 80 years or above receive ₹500/- per…
Those 80 years or above receive ₹500/- per month. Note: The pension is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): based on the account number each beneficiary supplies, the state transfers the amount straight into the account via PFMS.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar card of the person applying
Aadhaar card of the person applying
Passport-size photo
Passport-size photo
ID proof, e.g
ID proof, e.g. a Voter ID Card or Driving License
Proof of residence
Proof of residence
Age proof
Age proof
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/supporting papers
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/supporting papers
Caste certificate where relevant
Caste certificate where relevant
Proof of address
Proof of address
Bank account details/passbook
Bank account details/passbook
Any further documents asked for
Any further documents asked for
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar through the offline application process outlined below.
Eligible elderly persons should take the completed and…
Eligible elderly persons should take the completed and signed application in the prescribed format, together with the necessary attachments, to the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter at the block office.
An acknowledgment receipt is handed over at the…
An acknowledgment receipt is handed over at the RTPS counter; preserve it for future reference.
The decision — approval or rejection — is…
The decision — approval or rejection — is sent to the applicant by SMS or email.
Approved applicants can pick up the Sanction Order…
Approved applicants can pick up the Sanction Order at the same RTPS counter by producing the acknowledgment receipt and a valid identity card.
Complaints & Grievance Redressal:
A dedicated grievance portal for the Social Security Pension Scheme (
https://www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in/
) lets beneficiaries register complaints on their own; alternatively, they can phone the toll-free
Complaints can also be made at the offices of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Besides these, the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016 provides for a Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and a District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level. User Manual
Objectives
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The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the elderly people of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.