Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)

What is Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)?

Launched on 15th August 1995, the "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme" is a pension scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/- to Below Poverty Line (BPL) individuals.

Benefit

**Amount of Pension:** ₹1000/- per month. **Mode of Disbursement:** The amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary through bank transfers or money orders.

Level

State — Jammu and Kashmir

Ministry / Dept.

Department Of Social Welfare J and K

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant should be a Jammu and Kashmir. 1. The applicant should be 60 years of age or older. 1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

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Benefits

**Amount of Pension:** ₹1000/- per month. **Mode of Disbursement:** The amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary through bank transfers or money orders.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, 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 Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).

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: Offline application — step 6

   Post Application Processes

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 7

   Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.

7. Step 7: Offline application — step 8

   Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.

8. Step 8: Offline application — step 10

   NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.

9. Step 9: Offline application — step 11

   NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.