Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)

About This Scheme

Launched on 15th August 1995, the "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme" is a pension scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides financial assistance to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. Individuals aged 60 to 79 years are eligible to receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- as part of the old-age pension support.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a Jammu and Kashmir. 1. The applicant should be 60 years of age or older. 1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

Benefits

Amount of Pension: ₹1000/- per month. Mode of Disbursement: The amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary through bank transfers or money orders.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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