What this scheme offers
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Old Age Assistance Scheme, run by the UT's Directorate of Social Welfare, pays senior citizens ₹2,500 a month between the ages of 60 and 79 and ₹3,000 a month from age 80. The amount goes to the beneficiary's bank account each month, and people already receiving the central IGNOAPS pension are included. The applicant must be a permanent resident of the Islands, or have lived there for more than 10 years before applying, with household income of no more than ₹4,000 a month and no other government or non-government pension or grant. Applications are made offline through the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) office.
Who is eligible
- Aged 60 years or above.
- Permanent resident of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, or resident for more than 10 years before applying.
- Household income not more than ₹4,000 a month.
- Not receiving any other government or non-government financial assistance, pension or grant.
Documents required
- Completed application form
- Proof of age
- Proof of permanent residence or 10 years' stay in the Islands
- Income proof
- Bank account details and Aadhaar card
How to apply
- Collect the application form free of cost from the Directorate of Social Welfare in Port Blair or from a sub-divisional CDPO office, or download it from the department website.
- Fill in the form and attach your supporting documents.
- Submit it to your concerned CDPO office.
- Ask the CDPO office which exact documents they need, as the scheme listing does not name them.
- After sanction, the allowance is paid monthly into your bank account.