Old-Age Pension Scheme

About This Scheme

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.

Eligibility

1. The applicants must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh state. 1. 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; 1. Such elderly persons whose annual family income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 35000/- are eligible for the scheme.

Benefits

1. ₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years. 1. ₹ 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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