Chief Minister Pension Scheme
in Chhattisgarh
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Key dates and updates (Chhattisgarh)
Nationwide and Chhattisgarh-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme launch |
Chief Minister Pension Scheme in Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister Pension Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chhattisgarh.
Apply for Chief Minister Pension Scheme in Chhattisgarh
Scheme Overview
The scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹500/- to senior citizens, widows, and abandoned women listed on the basis of the survey list of Social, Economic and Caste Census 2011 in the state.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
The applicant should be a senior citizen, widow, or abandoned woman.
Senior citizens should be 60 years of age or older.
Widow or abandoned woman should be 18 years of age or older.
In urban areas, the name of the applicant should be listed in the survey list of Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011.
In rural areas, the name of the applicant should be in the list of households having at least one deprivation index in the automatically included index or deprivation index of the survey list of Socio-Economic and Caste Census, 2011.
The applicant must not be receiving pension benefits from any other central or state government pension scheme.
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card |
| 3 | Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh |
| 4 | Proof of age (Birth Certificate/Marksheet/Passport/Driving License), In case of none of these, the age must be certified by the Sarpanch or in case of an urban area, the Mayor/Administrator/Chairman of the Municipal Corporation/Municipality/Nagar Panchaya |
| 5 | Death certificate of husband (In case of widow) |
| 6 | In case of an abandoned woman, the certification related to abandonment has been done by the concerned Sarpanch or Panch/Councilor of Gram Panchayat/Municipal Corporation/Municipality/Nagar Panchayat |
| 7 | Bank passbook/bank account details |
| 8 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Chhattisgarh
Who can apply for Chief Minister Pension Scheme in Chhattisgarh?
Eligible residents of Chhattisgarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Chief Minister Pension Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Chief Minister Pension Scheme in Chhattisgarh?
Applicants in Chhattisgarh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Chief Minister Pension Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 31 May 2018 through 31 May 2018, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme targets senior citizens (aged 60 years and above), widows, and abandoned women residing in Chhattisgarh.