Sarkari Yojana
Integrated Social Security Scheme – Old Age Pension
About Integrated Social Security Scheme – Old Age Pension
The Social Welfare Department of the Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir runs ISSS (Integrated Social Security Scheme), a State Sponsored Scheme that gives financial help to Old Age Persons, Widows, Divorcees, Women in Distress, Transgenders, and Physically Handicapped Persons. Its funding comes from Plan and Non-Plan heads, shared on a 50:50 pattern.
ISSS is made up of these components – a) Pension for Old Age Person b) Pension for Women in Distress c) Pension for Physically Challenged Person d) Pension to Transgenders
Through the “Pension for Old Age Person” component, every pensioner gets ₹1000 per month, credited straight to their Bank Account via DBT mode. The goal is to give elderly pensioners who have meager support or no source of livelihood a dependable monthly income.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Directorate Of Social & Tribal Welfare, Administration Of Union Territory Of Ladakh
Individual
01 Jan 1995
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Integrated Social Security Scheme - Old Age Pension, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Men must have reached 60 Years of age,…
Men must have reached 60 Years of age, and Women must be 55 Years or older.
Applicants need either an annual income below ₹…
Applicants need either an annual income below ₹ 75,000/- or membership of the "Below Poverty Line (BPL)" Category.
Benefits Provided
Integrated Social Security Scheme - Old Age Pension provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each pensioner receives ₹1000 per month, paid through…
Each pensioner receives ₹1000 per month, paid through DBT mode straight into their Bank Account.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Residence proof such as a Ration Card /…
Residence proof such as a Ration Card / Voter Card, etc.
Age proof in the form of a Birth…
Age proof in the form of a Birth Certificate / Medical Certificate / Aadhaar Card / Voter Card
Income Certificate showing earnings under ₹ 75,000/- per…
Income Certificate showing earnings under ₹ 75,000/- per annum, or BPL Category status
Aadhaar Card (copy)
Aadhaar Card (copy)
Bank Passbook (copy)
Bank Passbook (copy)
A Passport Sized Photograph
A Passport Sized Photograph
Declaration signed by the applicant
Declaration signed by the applicant
1995-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Integrated Social Security Scheme - Old Age Pension through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Forms can be collected free of charge from…
Forms can be collected free of charge from the DSWO/TSWO. Fill in and sign the application form (https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/pdf/FORMISSS1.pdf), attach the documents covering age, income, status and address, and hand everything over to the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer, making sure to obtain a proper receipt.
After compiling a list of eligible applicants, the…
After compiling a list of eligible applicants, the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) sends it on to the concerned District Social Welfare Officer, who arranges funds; sanction is accorded by a designated District level Sanctioning Committee headed by the Director General, Social welfare Department, Kashmir.
Beneficiaries receive the money through bank advice/money orders
Beneficiaries receive the money through bank advice/money orders.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.