Old Age Assistance

About This Scheme

The Delhi government has launched an Old Age Pension Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to eligible senior citizens in the form of periodic pensions. Under this scheme, candidates aged 60-69 years receive monthly financial assistance. The Financial Assistance Scheme is only available to Delhi residents who meet the eligibility criteria established by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for annual income and residency within the city, as mandated by the government directive. However, the scheme also includes provisions for individuals who do not have proof of residence to submit.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be 60 years or older. 1. They must have resided in Delhi for a minimum of five years before the date of application. 1. The applicant's annual family income from all sources, including rent, interest/dividends on savings and investments, earnings from farming, property sale proceeds, etc., should be less than Rs. 1,00,000. 1. The applicant must have an Aadhaar number. 1. The applicant must have a singly-operated account in any bank within the National Capital Territory of Delhi only for receiving payment through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). 1. The applicant must not be receiving any pension/financial assistance from the Central Government/State Government/other governmental local bodies or any other source for this purpose.

Benefits

1. Eligible candidates in the 60–69 age range financial assistance of Rs. 2,000/- per month. 1. The government also gives SC/ST/Minority group members an extra Rs. 500/- month. 1. Rs. 2,500/- per month will be given to people over 70 years.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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