Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme

About This Scheme

The "Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give pensions of ₹1,000/- to destitute agricultural labourers of 60 years. The scheme also provides one free saree to females, one free dhoti to males during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be destitute agricultural labour. 1. The age of the applicant should be 60 years and above. 1. The applicant should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support. 1. The applicant should not be a habitual beggar. 1. The applicant should not possess property valued at more than ₹5000/-. 1. The applicant should not be supported by a son or son's son aged 20 years or above.

Benefits

Pension: - ₹1,000/- per month. Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali: - One free dhoti to a male pensioner. - One free saree to a female pensioner. Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres: - 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal. - 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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