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Old Age Home (Sahara)

This scheme is to bring qualitative improvement in the living standards of old people of the state. Establishment and expansion of rehabilitation programs/ services and capacity building for strengthening the delivery of rehabilitation programs and services.

Authority

State

Region

Bihar

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Construction and operation of old age home "Sahara" | - These old age homes also include housing, clothes, food, medical facilities etc. | - Facilities will be available for qualitative improvement in the standard of living, cooperation and proper care of destitute and poor old people of the state.

Who can apply

Applicants should come under the below poverty line ( BPL) category (or); Annual Income should be below Rs. 60,000/-

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is old Age Home (Sahara) Scheme ?

This scheme is to bring qualitative improvement in the living standards of old people of the state. Establishment and expansion of rehabilitation programs/ services and capacity building for strengthening the delivery of rehabilitation programs and services.

What are the benefits under the scheme ?

- Construction and operation of old age home "Sahara". | - These old age homes also include housing, clothes, food, medical facilities etc. | - Facilities will be available for qualitative improvement in the standard of living, cooperation and proper care of destitute and poor old people of the state.

Who are the beneficiaries ?

All state-domicile citizens who are full filling the eligibility criteria.

What is the eligibility criteria ?

Applicant must be eligible for any below condition. | - Applicants should come under the below poverty line ( BPL) category (or) | - Annual Income should be below Rs. 60,000/-

How to apply for scheme ?

Applicants can apply through the application in plain paper to the District Social Security Cell.

What documents are required for the scheme ?

- Age Proof.Income | - proof document. | - BPL Card (If applicable). | - Two passport-size photographs.

What Are The Facilities Being Provided In Old Age Homes?

These old age homes include housing, clothes, food, medical facilities etc.

What is the minimum age is required for old home ?

Minimum age must be 60 or above.

What is the maximum annual income ?

Maximum annual income must be below Rs. 60,000/-