Himachal Pradesh Old Age Pension Scheme

People who are 60 years or more than 60 years will get a monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- to Rs. 1,700/- as per their age under the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Old Age Pension Scheme.
Read the complete article to get full details about the scheme.

Introduction of Himachal Pradesh Old Age Pension Scheme: A Brief Insight

• Older people don’t have any financial stability, and most of the time, they are facing financial problems.
• The Himachal Pradesh government started an old-age financial assistance scheme to solve the financial problems of the state’s elderly people.
• The name of the scheme is the “Old Age Pension Scheme” of the Himachal Pradesh Government.
• The government’s main aim behind starting this scheme is to make old age people self-reliant financially.
• Empowerment of SC’s, OBC’s Minorities Affairs & Specially Abled Directorate is the implementing directorate of this scheme, which comes under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Himachal Pradesh Government.
• Monthly financial assistance as a pension will be provided by the Himachal Pradesh Government to all eligible people under the Old Age Pension Scheme.
• Male and Female Beneficiaries who are 60 years or more than 60 years are eligible to apply to get monthly pension.
• Pension Amount under this scheme varies according to the age of the beneficiary.
• Eligible People will get the following per-month pension amount under the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Old Age Pension Yojana :-
  • Male Beneficiary of 60 years to 69 years of age will get Rs. 1,000/- per month.
  • Female Beneficiary of 60 years to 69 years of age will get Rs. 1,500/- per month.
  • A beneficiary whose age is 70 years or more will get Rs. 1,700/- per month irrespective of their age.
• Himachal Pradesh Government removes the income limit from eligibility conditions.
• At present, there is no Official Website or Online Application Form for the Old Age Pension Scheme of the Himachal Pradesh Government is available.
• Offline Application Form of Himachal Pradesh Vridhavastha Pension Yojana is available at the District Social Welfare or the Tehsil Welfare Officer’s Office.
• Contact the DSWO or the TWO Office to get any help or assistance regarding the Old Age Pension Yojana of the Himachal Pradesh Government.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Every eligible applicant of Himachal Pradesh will get the following benefits from the government under the Old Age Pension Scheme :-
  

  For Male Beneficiary
  Limit of Age	Amount of Pension (Per Month)
  60 to 69 Years	Rs. 1,000/-
  70 years or more	Rs. 1,700/-
  For Female Beneficiary
  60 to 69 Years	Rs. 1,500/-
  70 years or more	Rs. 1,700/-

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Monthly Pension as financial assistance to old age people under the Old Age Pension Scheme of the Himachal Pradesh Government will only be provided to those beneficiaries who fulfill the following eligibility criteria of scheme :-
  • Only Permanent Residents of Himachal Pradesh are Eligible to Apply.
  • Applicant’s Age should be 60 Years or more.

Documents Required to be Attached

• Beneficiary Old Age People will have to submit the below-mentioned documents with the Application Form to avail the benefit of monthly pension under Himachal Pradesh Government’s Old Age Pension Scheme :-
  • Any Proof of Residence or Domicile of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Family Income Certificate.
  • Applicant Aadhaar Card.
  • Bank or Post Office Account Number and IFSC Code.
  • Mobile Number and Email ID.
  • Parivar Register.
  • Recent Color Photo.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Old Age People of Himachal Pradesh can apply to get per month by filling the Application Form.
• Old Age Pension Scheme Application Form of the Himachal Pradesh Government can be collected from the Office of the Tehsil Welfare Officer or the District Social Welfare Officer.
• Application Form is free of cost, and no amount will be charged from the beneficiary.
• Take the Application Form from the above-mentioned offices and fill it out without making any mistakes.
• All the required documents will have to be attached with the Application Form.
• Application Form of Old Age Pension Scheme with all the documents will be submitted in the same office of District Social Welfare Officer or the Tehsil Welfare Officer Office.
• District Social Welfare Officer or the Tehsil Welfare Officer will verify the received application forms and make a list of eligible old age people beneficiaries.
• List of Old Age People selected for the monthly old age pension under the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Old Age People will be forwarded to the respective Department for final approval.
• Monthly Pension will be directly transferred in the bank account of the beneficiary after the final approval to disburse the pension amount.
• Himachal Pradesh Old Age Pension Scheme Application Status can be checked by contacting the Tehsil Kalyan Officer or District Welfare Officer.

Important Links Available

• Application Form of Old Age Pension Scheme Himachal Pradesh.
• Guidelines of the Old Age Pension Scheme Himachal Pradesh.
• Website of Empowerment of SC’s, OBC’s Minorities Affairs & Specially Abled Directorate.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Numbers of Empowerment of SC’s, OBC’s Minorities Affairs & Specially Abled Directorate.
• Address of Empowerment of SC’s, OBC’s Minorities Affairs & Specially Abled Directorate :-
  Block No. 33-SDA Complex, Kasumpti,
  Shimla-9, Himachal Pradesh.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Old Age Pension Scheme?
  -It is a financial assistance scheme providing monthly pensions to eligible senior citizens of Himachal Pradesh State.
• Who is eligible to apply for the Old Age Pension Scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
  -Residents of Himachal Pradesh aged 60 years or above are eligible to apply for a monthly pension.
• What is the monthly pension amount provided under this scheme?
  -Male beneficiaries aged 60 to 69 years get Rs. 1,000/- per month, female beneficiaries aged 60 to 69 years get Rs. 1,500/-, and all beneficiaries aged 70 years or more get Rs. 1,700/- per month pension.
• Is there any income limit to apply for Himachal Pradesh’s Old Age Pension Scheme?
  -No, currently there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
• How can applicants apply to get a monthly pension under the Old Age Pension Scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
  -Applicants can apply offline by collecting and submitting the application form at the Tehsil Welfare Officer or District Social Welfare Officer offices.
• Is there an online application process available for the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Old Age Pension Scheme?
  -Currently, there is no official website or online application facility available for this scheme.
• What documents are required to apply for the Himachal Pradesh Old Age Pension Scheme?
  -Applicants need to submit residence proof, Aadhaar card, income certificate, bank or post office account details, mobile number, Parivar register, and a recent photo at the time of application.
• Where can applicants get the application form for the Old Age Pension Scheme of the Himachal Pradesh Government?
  -The application form can be obtained free of cost from the offices of the Tehsil Welfare Officer or the District Social Welfare Officer.
• How is the pension amount disbursed under the scheme?
  -After verification and approval, the monthly pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
• Who should be contacted in case of queries regarding the Old Age Pension Scheme?
  -Beneficiaries can contact the District Welfare Officer, Tehsil Welfare Officer, or the Directorate of Empowerment of SC’s, OBC’s Minorities Affairs & Specially Abled in Shimla.

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