Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Senior Citizens |
| Level | State, Haryana |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Started | 1991 |
| How to apply | Online / Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview

"Old Age Samman Allowance" is a social security scheme implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana. The scheme provides a pension of Rs. 3000/month to senior citizens (60 years of age or older) who are unable to sustain themselves with their own resource
The scheme "Old Age Samman Allowance" is a social security scheme implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana. The scheme provides a pension of Rs. 3,000/- per month to senior citizens (60 years or above) who are unable to sustain themselves with their own resources. The scheme targets the needy and poorer sections of society, such as agricultural labourers, rural artisans, SCs/BCs, and small/marginal farmers. The scheme is implemented through the Zila Parishads. The pension is disbursed through the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Further facts from the listing
| Implementing agency | Department Of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government Of Haryana |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
Benefits
- Pension of Rs. 3,000/- per month.
Eligibility
- Age
- 60 years or older
- Family income
- Up to Rs. 3 lakh a year
- State
- Haryana
- The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
- The applicant should be domiciled in and a resident of Haryana.
- The income of the applicant, from all sources, including that of their spouse, should not exceed Rs. 3,00,000/- per annum.
Who cannot apply
Notwithstanding the above, any person receiving a pension from any Government or Local/ Statutory Body or any organization substantially financed by any Government or Local/ Statutory Body will not be eligible to receive allowance under the scheme.
"Pension” wherever occurring in any Government notification concerning Social Security Benefits means and includes, income received or accrued from accumulated earnings, including schemes:
*Provident Funds, or
*Annuities from any source including Commercial Banks, Financial Institutions or Insurance.
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Age Proof (any one of the following)
NOTE: If none of the above documents are available, the applicant must visit the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) office and write a letter requesting a medical examination. The DSWO will refer the applicant for a medical examination by a team of two doctors at the district's civil hospital to assess the applicant's age (issued by the medical team).
Residential Proof (any one of the following self-attested documents, issued prior to 15 years)
Other Documents
Application steps
Online
Step 1: Visit the official website of the "Antyodaya SARAL" Portal.
Step 2: In the "SIGN IN HERE" section, click "New user? Register here".
Step 3: The registration form will open in a new window of the browser. Fill in all the mandatory fields of the form. Create a strong password. The password should be at least '9' characters with at least one special character(!@#$%^&*), one numeric, one small case and one upper case letter (i.e. ADmin@357). Fill in the captcha code and click "Submit".
Step 4: An OTP will be sent to the email ID and the Mobile Number provided in the registration form. The OTP received will be for single use only and will be valid for 15 minutes from the time of request. The verification link received over email will be valid for 48 hours from the time of request. On successfully validating the Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP, the following message will be displayed to the user: "You have successfully registered on https://saralharyana.gov.in/. Please login to the application using your email ID and password".
Step 5: Visit the official website of the "Antyodaya SARAL" Portal. In the "SIGN IN HERE" section, log in using your Login ID and Password.
Step 6: On the next screen, in the left pane, click on ‘Apply for Service’, then click "View All Available Services".
Step 7: You will be shown a list of schemes/services. Click on the scheme you intend to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory details, click on ‘Self-Declaration’. Enter the verification code/Captcha and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 9: Preview all the filled details and click on ‘Attach Annexure’. Upload all the mandatory documents and click on ‘Save Annexure’.
Step 10: After verifying all the details, click on the ‘Submit’ button. Take a printout of the generated ‘Acknowledgement Receipt’ for future reference.
Track Your Application/ Appeal
Through Portal
Step 1: Visit the SARAL Portal.
Step 2: Click "Tracking Feature".
Step 3: Select the department and service from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Enter your Appeal/ Application Reference ID (provided to you when you applied for the service) and click on "CHECK STATUS".
Through SMS
From your registered mobile number, send the following SMS to 7738299899:
SARAL<space>Application ID
SARAL Helpline
0172-3968400 (7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Monday to Saturday, excluding Govt Holidays)
saral.haryana@gov.in
User Manual for Application
https://saralharyana.gov.in/resources/homePage/6/pdf/Using%20Saral.pdf
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the https://socialjusticehry.gov.in/telephone-no-of-dswos-in-haryana/Social Justice Department, Haryana, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR Visit the Official Website. Click on the "Download APPLICATION FORM FOR OLD AGE SAMMAN ALLOWANCE" to download the application form. The applicant should take a printout of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Questions and answers
How can one apply online for the Old Age Samman Allowance?
To apply online, download the form from https://pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in/form_and_proc, fill in all the necessary details, create a login on the Saral website to receive a CIDR ID, and submit the filled application form at block or DSWO offices following the given instructions.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Senior citizens of age 60 years and above are eligible for this scheme.
How much allowance is provided under this scheme?
The allowance provided under this scheme is Rs. 3,000/- per month.
How can one check the status of their application?
To check the status, click on the link https://pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in/Ben_Inf and enter the beneficiary ID and security code. On the new page, provide the requisite details and click on the "View Beneficiary List" option. The beneficiary name, ID, Aadhaar number, and pension amount will be displayed.
How can one download the Old Age Samman Allowance Certificate?
To download the certificate, go to the URL provided on the acknowledgement page, enter the SARAL ID, and click download. The file will be downloaded.
Can one apply offline for the allowance amount?
Yes, one can visit the Atal Seva Kendra, provide all necessary documents to the operating personnel, and the service centre person will forward the application to the concerned authority for verification.
Can senior citizens from all states apply for this scheme?
No, only senior citizens who have a domicile of Haryana can apply for this scheme.
How can one identify mandatory fields in the application form?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
How is the allowance amount received?
The allowance amount is directly credited to the bank account of the senior citizen.
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 socialjusticehry.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Official Website pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in
- Application Form pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in
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Filed under
- StateHaryana249
- FieldSocial welfare & Empowerment1447
- Eligible groupSenior Citizens99
- AgencySocial Justice and Empowerment Department170
- LevelState4048
- Award typeCash2722
- KeywordFinancial Assistance1213
- KeywordOld Age33
- KeywordPension210
- KeywordSenior Citizen72
- KeywordSocial Security28
- KeywordSocial Welfare188
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