Dependent Children Pension Scheme - Punjab

Description
The main objective behind launching Dependent Children Pension Scheme is to provide financial security cover to those childrens whose income is not stable due to non availability of his/ her father/ parents. This Scheme is implemented by Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government. Eligible Beneficiary will get Monthly Pension direct to their bank account.

Benefits
• Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

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

Application Process
Step 1: 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 th…
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.

Step 2: Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.
Step-2: Fill out the application form.
Step-3: Attach required documents.
Step-4: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office …
Offline

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

Required Documents
• Beneficiary Photo
• ID cum Residence proof of the Parent/ Guardian (Driving License / Passport / Voter Card / Aadhaar Card)
• First page of Passbook
• Self Declaration
• Proof of disability (issued by competent authority)
• Date of Birth Proof of Person with Disability (Voter Card / Voter List / Matriculation certificate / Certificate from Registrar Birth & Death / Aadhaar Card ) Note: In case Birth Certificate is
• Copy of FIR of missing husband
• Copy of Divorce Deed
• Copy of disability certificate of Father
• Death Certificate of Father
• First page of Passbook (Mandatory)
• Self Declaration and Disability Certificate
• Group photo of Beneficiary with all dependents (Mandatory)
• Date of Birth Proof of all Dependent Children (Voter Card / Voter List / Matriculation certificate / Certificate from Registrar Birth & Death / Aadhaar Card) (Mandatory)
• ID cum Residence proof of the applicant/beneficiary (Driving License / Passport / Voter Card / Aadhaar Card) (Mandatory)
• Self-Declaration
• Death Certificate of both parents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this scheme?
A: Punjab State Government started a pension for Dependent Children of the state.

Q: What are benefits ?
A: Financial Assistance is provided.

Q: How much amount will be provided in financial aid ?
A: Amount : [?] 1,500/- per month

Q: Who will get the benefits?
A: All eligible person from the Punjab State.

Q: What is the financial eligibility criteria?
A: The Annual Income of Family should not be more than Rs. 60,000/- per Year.

Q: What is maximum age of eligibility?
A: The Age of Child should be below 21 Years.

Q: How to apply online ?
A: 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.

Q: How to apply Offline ?
A: 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.

Q: How to download the application form?
A: URL : https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dependent-Children-Pension.pdf

Q: What is the official portal to apply online?
A: URL : https://connect.punjab.gov.in/service/citizenservice/116