What this scheme offers
Uttarakhand's Old Age Pension pays ₹1,500 a month to senior citizens aged 60 and above, and both husband and wife can each receive it if both qualify. The applicant's monthly income from all sources should not exceed ₹4,000, or the applicant should hold a BPL card, and in rural areas the name must be selected at an open meeting of the Gram Sabha (in towns, by the Councillor). Applications go through the Social Welfare portal or the Block Development Office and are scrutinised by the District Social Welfare Officer before the pension is paid by bank transfer. The department says the central NSAP old-age pension is part of the amount for beneficiaries in the BPL list, while others get the whole amount from the state.
Who is eligible
- A resident of Uttarakhand aged 60 years or above; husband and wife can both qualify.
- Monthly income from all sources up to ₹4,000, or a BPL card holder.
- Selected in an open meeting of the Gram Sabha (rural) or by the Councillor (urban).
- A bank account in the applicant's name.
Documents required
- Family register issued by the Village Panchayat Development Officer (rural) or ration card (urban)
- Income certificate of ₹4,000 a month from all sources, issued online, or a BPL card
- Gram Panchayat or Councillor proposal selecting the applicant
- Certified photograph from the Pradhan, VPDO, Sabhasad or Councillor
- Bank passbook of a core-banking account
How to apply
- Ask your Gram Panchayat or ward Councillor to propose your name at the Gram Sabha or ward meeting.
- Apply online on the Samaj Kalyan portal (ssp.uk.gov.in) or through the Block Development Office or urban body.
- Attach the family register or ration card, income certificate or BPL card, photograph and passbook.
- The District Social Welfare Officer scrutinises the application.
- After approval, ₹1,500 is credited to the bank account; check the status on the portal.