Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Senior Citizens |
| Level | State, Uttarakhand |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme aims to provide financial support to elderly farmers residing in the state of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of Rs. 1200/- is provided to farmers who are above 60 years of age, own up to 2 hectares of land, and cultivate their own land.
The scheme "Farmer Pension Scheme" has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to elderly farmers residing in the state of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to farmers who are above 60 years of age, own up to 2 hectares of land, and cultivate their own land.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
A pension of Rs. 1,200/- per month is provided to eligible farmers.
Eligibility
- Age
- 60 years or older
- State
- Uttarakhand
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a farmer actively engaged in cultivating their own land.
- The applicant must be above 60 years of age.
- The applicant must own and cultivate up to 2 hectares of agricultural land.
Who cannot apply
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Note 1: All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is submitted.
Note 2: The land ownership certificate is issued by the Revenue Officer/Assistant Agriculture Officer, who certifies it in the prescribed form/letter.
Application steps
Online
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant’s mobile number, Passport-size photograph (attested by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by Councillor), Photocopy of Aadhaar card and Voter ID card, An attested copy of the Khatauni (land records), Permanent Residence Certificate, A Rs. 10/- stamp paper affidavit declaring that the applicant cultivates their own land and owns up to 2 hectares of land, or less than 2 hectares, along with the relevant land documents, CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Copy of family register (for rural areas only), Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) / certified by Councillor (for urban areas)
The land ownership certificate is issued by the Revenue Officer/Assistant Agriculture Officer, who certifies it in the prescribed form/letter. There is no requirement for an income certificate.
All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is being submitted.
For verification of the online application form in rural areas, the final decision is taken by the District Social Welfare Officer after recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Block Development Officer, respectively. In urban areas, verification and recommendation are done by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate. If the application is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it, after which the pension payment process is initiated.
The pension is credited to the applicant’s bank account one month after the approval of the application.
Questions and answers
What is the monthly pension amount under the scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries receive Rs. 1200 per month as a pension.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Farmers who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand, aged above 60 years, own up to 2 hectares of land, and personally cultivate it are eligible.
Is there any income limit for this scheme?
No, there is no income limit or requirement for an income certificate under this scheme.
What type of land ownership is acceptable?
The applicant must own up to 2 hectares of agricultural land and actively cultivate it.
Who issues the land ownership certificate?
The land ownership certificate is issued by the Revenue Officer or Assistant Agriculture Officer in the prescribed format.
How can I apply for the scheme online?
Applicant can apply through:
- Department’s Pension Portal
- UMANG Mobile App
- Apuni Sarkar Portal
Can I apply offline for the scheme?
Applicant can also visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) with all necessary documents to apply.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Apply on socialwelfare.uk.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines (Page No. 17) uk.gov.in, PDF
- Online Application Portal ssp.uk.gov.in
- Official Website socialwelfare.uk.gov.in
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