Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Himachal Pradesh)
About Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Himachal Pradesh)
Implemented in Himachal Pradesh by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme is centrally sponsored and pays a monthly pension to men and women aged 60 years and above from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
It aims to give elderly members of poor households social security and a source of financial support.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Himachal Pradesh), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Residence in Himachal Pradesh is required
Residence in Himachal Pradesh is required.
The scheme is meant for senior citizens
The scheme is meant for senior citizens.
Applicants must be at least 60 years old
Applicants must be at least 60 years old.
Only those from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families…
Only those from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families qualify.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Himachal Pradesh) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Those between 60 to 79 years of age…
Those between 60 to 79 years of age receive ₹1,000/- per month.
At 70 years or above, the monthly pension…
At 70 years or above, the monthly pension is ₹1,500/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of age (Birth Certificate or School Certificate)
Proof of age (Birth Certificate or School Certificate)
Most recent BPL Certificate
Most recent BPL Certificate
Gram Panchayat's recommendation
Gram Panchayat's recommendation
Parivar Register copy
Parivar Register copy
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
Bank account particulars
Bank account particulars
Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or…
Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Himachal Pradesh) through the offline application process outlined below.
Fill in the prescribed form and submit it,…
Fill in the prescribed form and submit it, together with the required documents, to the Panchayat concerned, the Tehsil Welfare Officer, or the District Welfare Officer.
Eligibility is decided at a Gram Sabha meeting;…
Eligibility is decided at a Gram Sabha meeting; the checked list of beneficiaries and the proposal then move to the Tehsil Welfare Officer for scrutiny and formalities.
Following verification, the District Welfare Officer receives the…
Following verification, the District Welfare Officer receives the applications and accords final sanction of the benefit.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.