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Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab)

In this scheme, persons aged between 60 and 79 years receive a pension of ₹200/- per month, while those aged 80 years and above receive ₹500/- per month. The scheme applies only to persons belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Ministry / Department
Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab) क्या है?

In this scheme, persons aged between 60 and 79 years receive a pension of ₹200/- per month, while those aged 80 years and above receive ₹500/- per month. The scheme applies only to persons belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

लाभ
- ₹200/- month, for persons aged 60 to 79 years. - ₹500/- month, for persons aged 80 years and above.
स्तर
State — Punjab
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
लाभ का प्रकार
cash
मुख्य पात्रता
1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab. 1. The applicant should be 60 years of age or older. 1. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. 1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
अंतिम सत्यापन
Recently

Benefits

- ₹200/- month, for persons aged 60 to 79 years. - ₹500/- month, for persons aged 80 years and above.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab. 1. The applicant should be 60 years of age or older. 1. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. 1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.Area: PunjabBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Social Security Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      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).

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Social Security Officer .

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

      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).

    5. Step 5: Online application — step 1

      Step 1: Register on the UMANG Portal

    6. Step 6: Online application — step 2

      Visit the official website of UMANG. In the top right corner of the landing page, click "Register." You will be taken to the Registration Page. Fill in all the mandatory fields.

    7. Step 7: Online application — step 3

      Step 2: Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation

    8. Step 8: Online application — step 4

      You will be redirected to the mobile number verification page. Enter your mobile number and get it verified via OTP. Create an MPIN to complete the registration process. You will be taken to the UMANG homepage. Login using your Mobile Number and MPIN.

    9. Step 9: Online application — step 5

      Step 3: Accessing Services on UMANG

    10. Step 10: Online application — step 6

      Visit the " National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) " page on UMANG and click "Apply Online".

    11. Step 11: Online application — step 7

      Step 4: Completing the Application

    12. Step 12: Online application — step 8

      In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the required documents in the specified format and size.

    13. Step 13: Online application — step 9

      Step 5: Review and Confirmation

    14. Step 14: Online application — step 10

      Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections, if required. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, if any.

    15. Step 15: Online application — step 11

      Step 6: Submitting the Application

    16. Step 16: Online application — step 12

      Click the "Submit" or "Apply" button to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message upon successful submission of the application.

    Sources & References

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