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Dependent Children Pension Scheme - Punjab

Punjab State Government started a pension for Dependent Children of the state.

Authority

State

Region

Punjab

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

Who can apply

Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab.; Annual Income of Parents/ Guardian should not be more than Rs. 60,000/- per Year.; The Age of Child should be below 21 Years.; Mother/father or both have passed away or parents regularly absent from home or have become physically /mentally incapacitated to look after the family.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is this scheme?

Punjab State Government started a pension for Dependent Children of the state.

What are benefits ?

Financial Assistance is provided.

How much amount will be provided in financial aid ?

Amount : [?] 1,500/- per month

Who will get the benefits?

All eligible person from the Punjab State.

What is the financial eligibility criteria?

The Annual Income of Family should not be more than Rs. 60,000/- per Year.

What is maximum age of eligibility?

The Age of Child should be below 21 Years.

How to apply online ?

Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website. | Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services". | Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here | Step-4: Fill out the application form. | Step-5: Attach the required documents | Step-6: Submit.

How to apply Offline ?

Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form. | Step-2: Beneficiary can get the Offline Application Form free of cost. | Step-3: Fill out the application form. | Step-4: Attach required documents. | Step-5: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.

How to download the application form?

URL : https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dependent-Children-Pension.pdf

What is the official portal to apply online?

URL : https://connect.punjab.gov.in/service/citizenservice/116