Details
The “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)” is a social welfare initiative by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab. In this scheme, persons aged between 60 and 79 years receive a pension of ₹200/- per month, while those aged 80 years and above receive ₹500/- per month. The scheme applies only to persons belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Benefits
₹200/- month, for persons aged 60 to 79 years.
₹500/- month, for persons aged 80 years and above.
Eligibility
The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
The applicant should be 60 years of age or older.
The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
Application Process

Offline
Online

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Social Security Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Social Security Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Driving License)
Residence Proof
Proof of Age
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card
Address Proof
Bank Account Details
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)
Details
The “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” is implemented by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab. Under this scheme, widows aged 40 years and above receive a pension of ₹300/- per month. After attaining the age of 80 years, the pension amount increases to ₹500/- per month.
Benefits
Pension of ₹300/- per month for widows aged 40 to 79 years.
Pension of ₹500/- per month for widows aged 80 years and above.
Eligibility
The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
The applicant should be a widow.
The age of the applicant should be above 40 years in age.
The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

Application Process

Offline
Online

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Social Security Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Social Security Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
Identity Proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License
Death Certificate of Husband
Residence Proof
Proof of Age
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Related Documents
Caste Certificate, if Applicable
Address Proof
Bank Passbook/ Bank Account Details
Any Other Documents as Required