Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar

Description
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme" is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to elderly people women/men aged 60 years or above belonging to Below Poverty Line BPL families to support them financially. This scheme is centrally sponsored. Objective: The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the elderly people of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive monthly pension as follows:
• Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years: ₹400/- per month
• Beneficiaries aged 80 years or above: ₹500/- per month
• **Note:** The pension amount is being paid to the beneficiaries under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) process. In this process, the pension amount is paid directly into the accounts of the beneficiaries through PFMS from the state level on the basis of the account number provided by the beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant (Woman/Man) should be a resident of Bihar.
2. The applicant should be a senior citizen.
3. The applicant should be 60 years of age or older.
4. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
5. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar card of the applicant
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License
• Residence Proof
• Proof of age
• Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/related documents
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Address proof
• Bank Passbook/Bank account details
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the elderly people of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: To be eligible, an applicant must be a resident of Bihar, 60 years of age or older, belong to a BPL family, and not receive pension benefits from any other social security scheme.

Q: How much pension is provided under the scheme?
A: Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years receive [?]400 per month, while those aged 80 years or above receive [?]500 per month.

Q: How is the pension amount paid to beneficiaries?
A: The pension amount is paid directly into the beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) process, using the account number provided by the beneficiary.

Q: How can I apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can submit their duly filled and signed application forms at the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter located at the block office level, along with the required documents.

Q: How can I collect the Sanction Order after approval?
A: The Sanction Order can be collected from the RTPS counter where you submitted your application, upon presenting the acknowledgment receipt and a valid identity card.

Q: What should I do if my application is rejected?
A: If your application is rejected, you will be notified of the reasons. You can address the issues and reapply or seek assistance from the concerned authorities.

Q: Can both men and women apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, both elderly men and women who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the scheme.

Q: What should I do if I do not receive my pension on time?
A: You can lodge a complaint through the grievance redressal portal (https://www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in/) or by calling the toll-free number 18003456262.

Q: Can I receive this pension if I am already receiving another pension?
A: No, beneficiaries who are already receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme are not eligible for this pension.