Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar
in Bihar
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Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar in Bihar
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Bihar.
Apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar in Bihar
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant (Woman/Man) should be a resident of Bihar.
The applicant should be a senior citizen.
The applicant should be 60 years of age or older.
The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar card of the applicant |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Identity proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License |
| 4 | Residence Proof |
| 5 | Proof of age |
| 6 | Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/related documents |
| 7 | Caste certificate, if applicable |
| 8 | Address proof |
| 9 | Bank Passbook/Bank account details |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Bihar
Who can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar in Bihar?
Eligible residents of Bihar who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar in Bihar?
Applicants in Bihar typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.