Uttarakhand Government launches Old Age Pension Scheme
The Uttarakhand government has launched a special scheme to provide financial assistance to elderly citizens in the state. The scheme, called the Old Age Pension Scheme, aims to provide a minimum monthly assistance amount to elderly people above the age of 60, so that they do not have to depend on anyone.
Eligibility criteria for the scheme include being at least 60 years old, having a total income not exceeding Rs. 48,000, and not being a retired employee from any government department. People living below the poverty line in Uttarakhand are eligible for the pension amount.
To apply for the scheme, applicants will need to provide an income certificate, BPL certificate, photocopy of their bank passbook, PAN card, voter ID, mobile number, age-related certificate, and Aadhaar card.
To apply, visit the official website of the Old Age Pension Scheme and select the Apply/Check Status option. Choose the pension option and download the offline application form. After filling out the form, submit it to the concerned department at the village head/block. Pension payments will start arriving in the applicant’s bank account in a few months.
This initiative by the Uttarakhand government aims to help elderly citizens live with dignity and independence.
English Summary: The Uttarakhand government has launched the Old Age Pension Scheme to provide financial assistance to elderly citizens in the state. Eligible applicants need to be 60 years or older with a total income not exceeding Rs. 48,000 and not be a retired employee from any government department. To apply, applicants need to provide various documents such as an income certificate, BPL certificate, and a photocopy of their bank passbook. The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the scheme. The initiative aims to help elderly citizens live with dignity and independence.
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