Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Senior Citizens |
| Level | State, Himachal Pradesh |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Started | 1971 |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The Himachal Pradesh government offers an Old Age pension scheme to support elderly citizens who have no means of livelihood. The scheme offers financial assistance to eligible citizens based on their age and income level.
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Old Age Pension Scheme with the aim to provide social security to destitute elderly people of the state. In this scheme, a financial assistance of Rs. 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years and Rs. 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above is provided.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Benefits
- Rs. 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years.
- Rs. 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.
Eligibility
- Age
- 60 to 80 years
- Family income
- Up to Rs. 35,000 a year
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- The applicants must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh state.
- Such elderly persons whose age is 60 years or more and who do not have proper means of care/upbringing and who have minor children and whose family annual income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 35,000/- Or;
- Such elderly persons whose annual family income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 35000/- are eligible for the scheme.
Who cannot apply
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Following are the documents required to apply for the Scheme:
Application steps
Offline
Step 1: Download the Social Security Pension Application Form.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the recent passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
- Office of Panchayat
- Tehsil Welfare Officer
- District Welfare Officer.
Questions and answers
Who can apply for the Old Age Pension scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
Elderly citizens with 60 years or above age with an annual income below Rs. 35,000 per year are eligible to apply for the scheme.
What is the monthly pension amount provided under the scheme?
The monthly pension amount of Rs. 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years and Rs. 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.
What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
ID proof, income certificate, and age proof are some of the required documents to apply for the scheme.
What is the frequency of pension payment under the scheme?
The pension amount is paid monthly to eligible citizens.
Can non-residents Of Himachal Pradesh apply for the scheme?
No, only residents of Himachal Pradesh are eligible to apply for the scheme.
How can applicants obtain the application form?
The interested applicants can download the application form from using URL:- http://esomsa.hp.gov.in/sites/default/files/scan0001-44250128_0.pdf
What is the application process for the scheme?
The interested applicant should firstly download the prescribed application form, secondly, they need to fill it along with the required documents and lastly, submit the application form to the office of Panchayat or Tehsil Welfare Officer or District Welfare Officer.
Can an applicant apply for both old age and disability pension schemes simultaneously?
No, an applicant can only avail one of the two schemes at a time.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines esomsa.hp.gov.in
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