Details

The Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Old Age Pension Scheme with the aim to provide social security to destitute elderly people of the state. In this scheme, a financial assistance of ₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years and ₹ 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above is provided.

Benefits

₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years.

₹ 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.

Eligibility

The applicants must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh state.

Such elderly persons whose age is 60 years or more and who do not have proper means of care/upbringing and who have minor children and whose family annual income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 35,000/- Or;

Such elderly persons whose annual family income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 35000/- are eligible for the scheme.

Application Process

LINK- https://himparivar.hp.gov.in/ekalyan

LINK- http://esomsa.hp.gov.in/sites/default/files/scan0001-44250128_0.pdf

Step 1: Download the Social Security Pension Application Form.

Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the recent passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:

Office of Panchayat

Tehsil Welfare Officer

District Welfare Officer.

Documents Required

Following are the documents required to apply for the Scheme:

Passport Size Photographs

Age proof

Income Certificate

Aadhaar Card

Bank Account/passbook copy

Any other documents as asked during the application process.