We know that there are tough people in our house. The one who gave birth to us is inside us, but it becomes hard with time. These hard people are unable to work. The government provides pension for people who are getting sick with age.
The government is also concerned about the poor. The government has released a scheme for the people who reach the age of 60 years, the name of the scheme is old age pension scheme. Through this scheme, the government will give money to lakhs of poor people every month for their maintenance.
The government has released many schemes for senior citizens with different benefits available in different schemes. An elderly woman who does not have a son is entitled to financial assistance of Rs 750.
Another scheme is also in operation which is the name of the scheme Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme. People aged 60 years or above are also eligible to benefit in this scheme.
Who can benefit from this scheme?
• Destitute elderly aged 60 years or above.
• Not having a son of 21 years or more.
• Handicapped – In case of disabled person having more than 75 percent disability and age limit should be 45 years or above.
• Senior citizens whose son is mentally unstable or suffering from serious illness like cancer, TB can also apply.
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Where can I get the application form :
• District Collector Office
• This application form can be obtained free of charge from the Mamlatdar office.
Required document:
•Age Certificate / School Leaving Certificate / Age Certificate issued by Dr.
• Certificate of Name on Poverty Line List
• Aadhar card
• Bank/post account