Details
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to elderly people aged 60 years and above living Below the Poverty Line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life. This scheme is centrally sponsored.
Benefits
Eligible beneficiaries under this scheme will receive monthly financial assistance as follows:
Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years: ₹500/- per month (Central contribution: ₹200/-, State contribution: ₹300/-).
Beneficiaries aged 80 years or above: ₹650/- per month (Central contribution: ₹500/-, State contribution: ₹150/-).

Eligibility
The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
The applicant should be a senior citizen.
The applicant should be 60 years of age or older.
The applicant’s name should be included in the list of families living Below Poverty Line.
The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme.

Application Process
link- https://edistrict.cgstate.gov.in/PACE/login.do#login
Online
Offline

Registration Process:
Step 1: Go to the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal.
Step 2: Click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 3: If you are a new user, select “New Registration”.
Step 4: Enter your registration details and click “Submit”.
Step 5: Your Registration Summary will be displayed, and you will receive your password on your registered mobile number.
Application Process:
Step 1: Go to the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal.
Step 2: Click on ‘Login’ or “Citizen Login”.
Step 3: Enter your username and password and click ‘Login’.
Step 4: After logging in, click on “My Service” and search for the scheme to apply for.
Step 5: Click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill in all required details, upload important documents, and click ‘Submit.’
Documents Required
Aadhaar card of the applicant
Passport-size photograph
Identity proof
Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh (Issued by a Gazetted Officer, Sarpanch or Councillor)
Proof of age (Doctor’s certificate, Birth Certificate, Certificate issued by an Administrator, Sarpanch, or Mayor, school certificate, etc.)
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/related documents
Address proof
Bank Passbook/Post Office Account Passbook
Any other documents as required