Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana is a family-based pension scheme by the Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, that provides Rs. 1,000 per month to families of recognised Primitive Tribal Groups through ABPS and PFMS. The pension is paid to the adult married woman, or the male head of the family if none is present. Apply offline at the BDO or Zonal Office.
Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana Highlights | |
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| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana (AJJPY) |
| Umbrella Scheme | Sarvajan Pension Yojana |
| Launch Date | 8 July 2015 |
| Implementing Department | Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security, Government of Jharkhand |
| Target Beneficiaries | Families of recognised Primitive Tribal Groups (PVTGs) |
| Nature of Pension | Family-based – one pension per eligible family |
| Primary Applicant | Adult married woman of the family |
| Alternate Applicant | Male head of family (if no married woman present) |
| Monthly Pension | Rs. 1,000 per month |
| Payment Mode | ABPS and PFMS – Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Government Job in Family | Not eligible |
| Other Pension Beneficiaries Eligible | No |
| Application Mode | Offline only |
| Offline – Rural | Block Development Officer (BDO) office |
| Offline – Urban | Zonal Officer’s office |
Introduction of Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana: A Brief Insight
Jharkhand is home to some of India’s most vulnerable tribal communities, classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups due to their declining population, pre-agricultural way of life, and economic isolation. Recognising the unique hardships faced by these communities, the Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security launched the Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana on 8 July 2015, earlier known simply as the Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana.
This scheme operates differently from other Sarvajan Pension Yojana categories; it is a family-based pension rather than an individual entitlement. One pension of Rs. 1,000 per month reaches each eligible family, paid to the adult married woman of the household, or to the male head of the family if no married woman is present. The amount is credited through the Aadhaar-Based Payment System and Public Financial Management System directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Families belonging to recognised Primitive Tribal Groups such as Asur, Birhor, Birjia, Hill Kharia, Korwa, Mal-Paharia, Parhaiya, Sauria Paharia, and Sabar can apply for a monthly pension under Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana. Any Family member holds a regular government or public sector job and if the family is already receiving any overlapping pension benefit, then they are not eligible to apply.
Families from Primitive Tribal Groups who want broader social security coverage can also explore the Sarvajan Pension Yojana, the umbrella framework under which this scheme operates alongside the Old Age Pension Scheme, the Widow Pension Scheme, and Disability Pension Scheme.
For health coverage, eligible households can check the Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, Jharkhand’s state health insurance scheme. At the central level, PVTG families dependent on forest resources can also explore the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana, which supports tribal livelihoods through value addition of minor forest produce.
Anyone looking for more social security and tribal welfare schemes available under the Jharkhand Government can explore all available programmes on our Welfare Scheme List of Jharkhand Government page.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
The Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security provides the following financial assistance to eligible Primitive Tribal Group families under the Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana:
- Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 per month
- Amount transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through the Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
- One pension per family – paid to the adult married woman, or the male head of the family if no married woman is present
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
The following eligibility conditions will have to be fulfilled by the beneficiary to receive the monthly pension under Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana. This is a family-based pension scheme, not an individual entitlement:
- The applicant should be an adult married woman of the family
- If there is no adult married woman in the family, the male head of the family can apply instead
- The applicant must belong to a recognised Primitive Tribal Group (PVTG) notified by the Government of Jharkhand
- No member of the applicant’s family should hold a government or public sector job with a regular salary
- The family should not have a steady income from any government or public sector employment
- The applicant must not be receiving benefits from any other pension scheme, such as the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension or the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension
Recognised Primitive Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Jharkhand
- Asur
- Birhor
- Birjia
- Hill Kharia
- Korwa
- Mal-Paharia
- Parhaiya
- Sauria Paharia
- Sabar
Who Is Not Eligible
- Families with a member holding a government or PSU job with a regular salary
- Applicants already receiving a pension under another government scheme
- Applicants not belonging to a recognised PVTG community
Documents Required to be Attached
Applicants must submit the following documents while applying for the Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana at the Block Development Officer’s office or the Zonal Officer’s office:
- Caste certificate confirming membership of a recognised Primitive Tribal Group
- Voter ID Card photocopy
- Family Membership Certificate
- Aadhaar Card – or self-declaration if not available
- Bank account passbook photocopy – Aadhaar-linked
- Age proof
- Passport-size photograph
- Mobile number
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana follows an offline application process. Families belonging to recognised Primitive Tribal Groups must submit their application through the designated government office in their area rather than through an online portal.
Steps to Submit the Application
Step 1: The eligible family member visits the Block Development Officer (BDO) office during office hours if residing in a rural area, or the Zonal Officer’s office if residing in an urban area, and requests the prescribed application form.
Step 2: The applicant fills in every mandatory field on the form, pastes a passport-size photograph, and signs across it wherever instructed.
Step 3: The applicant attaches self-attested copies of all required documents – caste certificate, Voter ID, Family Membership Certificate, Aadhaar Card, and bank passbook – along with the completed form.
Step 4: The applicant submits the signed application along with all attached documents to the concerned officer at the BDO or Zonal Office within any prescribed submission period, if specified.
Step 5: The applicant requests a receipt or acknowledgement slip from the office, ensuring it carries the date and time of submission and a unique reference number for future tracking.
What Happens After Submission
The concerned authority reviews the caste certificate to confirm PVTG membership, cross-checks the family details, and verifies that no family member holds a government job. Once approved, the pension amount is credited every month directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through ABPS and PFMS.
For application guidance, applicants can contact their nearest BDO office in rural blocks or the Zonal Officer in urban areas.
Important Links Available
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Department: Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security, Government of Jharkhand
- Rural Applicants: Concerned Block Development Officer (BDO) office
- Urban Applicants: Concerned Zonal Officer’s office
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana?
Ans. Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana is a family-based pension scheme by the Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, that provides Rs. 1,000 per month to families belonging to recognised Primitive Tribal Groups. The amount is transferred through ABPS and PFMS to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Q. Who can apply for this scheme?
Ans. The adult married woman of a family belonging to a notified Primitive Tribal Group can apply. If there is no adult married woman in the family, the male head of the family becomes eligible to apply instead.
Q. Which tribal communities are covered under this scheme?
Ans. The scheme covers recognised Primitive Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Jharkhand, including Asur, Birhor, Birjia, Hill Kharia, Korwa, Mal-Paharia, Parhaiya, Sauria Paharia, and Sabar.
Q. Is this pension given to every member of the family?
Ans. No. This is a family-based scheme, meaning only one pension is granted per family – paid to the adult married woman, or to the male head of the family if no married woman is present.
Q. Can a family with a government employee apply?
Ans. No. If any member of the family holds a government or public sector job with a regular salary, the family is not eligible for this scheme.
Q. Can a beneficiary of another pension scheme apply for this one too?
Ans. No. Applicants already receiving a pension under schemes like the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension or Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension cannot apply for the Mukhyamantri Adim Jan Jati Pension Yojana.
Q. How can I apply for this scheme?
Ans. Applications are submitted offline. Rural applicants must visit the Block Development Officer’s office, and urban applicants must visit the Zonal Officer’s office, to collect and submit the prescribed application form along with the required documents.
Q. What documents are needed to apply?
Ans. Required documents include a caste certificate confirming PVTG membership, Voter ID, Family Membership Certificate, Aadhaar Card, bank passbook, age proof, and a passport-size photograph.
Q. Is a tribe certificate compulsory for this scheme?
Ans. Yes. A valid caste certificate confirming the applicant belongs to a recognised Primitive Tribal Group is mandatory and is verified before approval.
Q. How is the pension amount paid?
Ans. The pension is paid only through the Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS), with Rs. 1,000 credited every month directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Q. How can I track my application after submission?
Ans. After submitting the application at the BDO or Zonal Office, applicants should collect a receipt containing the date, time, and a unique reference number, which can be used to follow up on the application status with the same office.
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