Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme

Old Age Pension Scheme is the great initiative of the Government of Uttarakhand to support old age people of Uttarakhand. Financial Assistance provided under Old Age Pension Scheme of Uttarakhand Government plays a very vital role in the life of old age people and makes them self-independent financially.

Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme Highlights
Name of SchemeUttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme.
Benefits ProvidedRs. 1,500/- Monthly Pension.
Eligible BeneficiariesUttarakhand’s Old Age People. (60 Years or Above)
Responsible DepartmentSocial Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand.
Official Pension WebsiteUttarakhand Samajik Suraksha Rajya Website.
How to Apply

Introduction of Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme: A Brief Insight

  • Every person gets a tag of senior citizen once he/ she attains the age of 60 years.
  • Government servant has a security cover of monthly pension after they retire from service at the age of 60.
  • But common people struggle to earn their daily livelihood as soon as they enter the stage of old age.
  • To support old age person financially and to provide a fixed monthly income to deprived old age person, the Government of Uttarakhand started Old Age Pension Scheme.
  • Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme is going to boost the standard of living of those people who are not able to earn on their own due to their old age condition.
  • The objective of the Government of Uttarakhand behind starting this scheme is to make old age people of the state financially independent.
  • The Social Welfare Department of Uttarakhand Government is the implementing department of this scheme.
  • Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme is also known by another name such as “Uttarakhand Financial Assistance Scheme for Old Age People”.
  • The government of Uttarakhand decided to provide monthly financial assistance as a pension to all those people of the state who attain the age of 60 years.
  • Rs. 1,500/- per month as a monthly pension will be given to all eligible beneficiaries under the Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme.
  • Apart from the age bar of 60 years or more, 2 other most important eligible conditions need to be fulfilled to get a monthly old age pension which is:-
    • Either the Applicant belongs to Below the Poverty Line (BPL Category) OR,
    • The Applicant’s Family Annual Income should not be more than Rs. 48,000/- per year.
  • Eligible Old Age People can apply for monthly old age pension under the Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme through the Online Application Form and through the Offline Application Form.
  • Old Age Pension Scheme Online Application Form is available at Samajik Suraksha Rajya Official Website of Uttarakhand Government.
  • And Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme Offline Application Form is available at the District Office of the Social Welfare Department.
  • Beneficiaries of other pension schemes are not eligible to apply under this scheme.
  • In case of any help or assistance required regarding this scheme, beneficiary can contact their neares Samaj Kalyan Office/ District Welfare Office.

Benefits Provided to Old Age People

  • All Eligible Pensioners selected for monthly pension under Uttarakhand’s Old Age Pension Scheme will get the following benefits:-
    • Monthly Financial Assistance as Pension will be Provided.
    • Each Beneficiary will get Monthly Pension of Rs. 1,500/- per Month.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

  • The following eligibility conditions are set by the Government of Uttarakhand to avail the benefit of monthly pension under the Old Age Pension Scheme:-
    • Only Uttarakhand Residents are Eligible.
    • Applicant’s Age should be 60 Years or More.
    • Applicant needs to fulfill any one of the below-mentioned conditions:-
      • Applicant should be from the BPL Category. (Below Poverty Line) OR
      • Applicant’s Annual Income should be not more than Rs. 48,000/- per Year.

Documents Required to be Attached

  • The following documents are required at the time of applying for a monthly pension under the Old Age Pension Scheme of Uttarakhand Government:-
    • Domicile of Uttarakhand.
    • Any Residence Proof Uttarakhand. (In Case of No Domicile)
    • Aadhar Card of Beneficiary.
    • BPL Card. (If Applicable)
    • Family Income Certificate.
    • Caste Certificate. (If Applicable)
    • Bank Account Details.
    • Any Documents showing Proof of Age.
    • Family Register Copy.
    • Mobile Number.
    • Passport Size Photo
    • Email ID.

Online Application Process of Scheme

  • Any Eligible Applicant can apply for the Old Age Pension Scheme of the Uttarakhand Government by filling Online Application Form.
  • Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme Online Application Form is active on the Uttarakhand Government’s Samajik Suraksha Rajya Portal.
  • There is a small Registration process first in which Applicant has to Register themselves.
  • Then log in on the Uttarakhand Samajik Suraksha Rajya Portal.
  • Choose Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme after Logging In.
  • Fill out the Online Application Form for the UK Old Age Pension Scheme.
  • The applicant has to upload all the necessary documents on the portal.
  • Take a deep look at the Application Form before submitting it.
  • If all the information is correct then press the submit button.
  • All the Application Forms of the Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme will be forwarded to the District Social Welfare Officer for Verification.
  • A list of Eligible Old Age Pensioners will be made after that.
  • Selected Beneficiary will get monetary assistance as a monthly pension under the Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme.
  • Apart from the Uttarakhand Samajik Suraksha Rajya Portal, Eligible beneficiaries can also apply for the Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme by visiting the Uttarakhand Apuni Sarkar Portal.

Offline Application Process of Scheme

  • Applicants can also avail the benefit of the Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme through the Offline Application Form.
  • Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme Offline Application Form is available at the District Office of Uttarakhand Government’s Department of Social Welfare.
  • Take the Application Form from the Office.
  • Fill it correctly without a mistake.
  • Attach the mandatory documents.
  • Now, Submit it to the district office of the Social Welfare Department.
  • The received Application Form of Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme will be verified by the department officials.
  • After due verification, beneficiaries will be finally selected for monthly and pension.
  • Finally, the Selected Beneficiary will get a monthly pension in the given bank account.

How to Check the Application Status of the Scheme

  • Beneficiaries can also check the Application Status after submitting their Application Form for the Uttarakhand Old Age Pension Scheme.
  • Application Status of the Old Age Pension Scheme Uttarakhand is to be seen at the Uttarakhand Samajik Suraksha Rajya Portal.
  • Visit the portal and Click on Application Status.
  • Fill in the Application Number and Captcha.
  • Click on Show Status.
  • After Clicking on Show Status, the Application Status of Beneficiaries Old Age Pension Scheme Application Form will appear on the screen.

Application Forms Available

Important Links Available

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

  • Helpline Number of Scheme:-
    • 18001804236.
    • 18001804093.
    • 18001804094.
    • 6395221188.
  • Helpline Number of Department of Social Welfare Uttarakhand:-
    • 05946-282813.
    • 05946-297051.
  • Helpline Email of Department of Social Welfare Uttarakhand:- directorsocialwelfare@gmail.com.
  • Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand,
    Manpur Purab, Rampur Road,
    Near Dainik Amar Ujala/ Dainik Jagran Press,
    Haldwani, Uttarakhand.

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