Integrated Social Security Scheme: Old Age Pension

About This Scheme

The scheme "Old Age Pension (OAP)" is a sub-component of the “Integrated Social Security Scheme (IGSSS)” implemented by the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. Under this scheme, pension is provided to old aged persons males (60 years & above) and females (55 and above) and who are destitute in the sense of having no means of subsistence from their own source of income or through financial support from family members or other sources.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh. 1. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) Category. 1. The applicant’s age should be 60 years and above for males and 55 years and above for females. 1. The applicant should have no means of subsistence from their own source of income or through financial support from family members or other sources.

Benefits

Amount of pension: ₹1,000/- per month per beneficiary

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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