What you get
- Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a pension of ₹500/- per month. | Note: The pension amount will be directly transferred to the applicant's bank account and will be paid during the first week of each month.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who can benefit from this scheme?
The scheme targets senior citizens (aged 60 years and above), widows, and abandoned women residing in Chhattisgarh.
What is the monthly pension amount provided under this scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries receive [?]500 per month.
How is the pension amount disbursed?
The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account and is paid during the first week of each month.
What are the eligibility criteria for senior citizens?
Applicants must be a native of Chhattisgarh and aged 60 years or older.
What are the eligibility criteria for widows and abandoned women?
Applicants must be a native of Chhattisgarh and aged 18 years or older.
Where should the applicant's name be listed for eligibility in urban areas?
In urban areas, the applicant's name should be listed in the survey list of the Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011.
Where should the applicant's name be listed for eligibility in rural areas?
In rural areas, the applicant's name should be in the list of households having at least one deprivation index or in the automatically included index of the Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011.
Can someone receiving pension from other central or state government schemes apply for this scheme?
No, the applicant must not be receiving pension benefits from any other central or state government pension scheme.
How can an applicant apply for the scheme in rural areas?
Visit the Gram Panchayat office to collect the free application form, fill it out, and submit it. You will receive an acknowledgment receipt. The Gram Panchayat will review and forward the application to the District Panchayat.
How can an applicant apply for the scheme in urban areas?
Visit the office of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat, or Panchayat Raj institution to collect the free application form, fill it out, and submit it. You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the office.
What if a printed application form is not available in urban areas?
If a printed form is not available, you may submit your application on plain paper.
What happens if a beneficiary moves to a new area within the state?
If beneficiaries change their area within the state, they need not apply again but must submit an application to the approving district panchayat/urban body for transferring the pension case. Both sector bodies are responsible for transferring and validating the beneficiary.
How often is the pension paid?
The pension is paid monthly, during the first week of each month.
Can an applicant from a different state apply for this scheme?
No, applicants must be native to Chhattisgarh to be eligible.