Integrated Social Security Scheme: Old Age Pension

Description
The scheme "Old Age Pension OAP " is a sub-component of the “Integrated Social Security Scheme IGSSS ” implemented by the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. Under this scheme, pension is provided to old aged persons males 60 years & above and females 55 and above and who are destitute in the sense of having no means of subsistence from their own source of income or through financial support from family members or other sources.

Benefits
• Amount of pension: ₹1,000/- per month per beneficiary

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
2. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) Category.
3. The applicant’s age should be 60 years and above for males and 55 years and above for females.
4. The applicant should have no means of subsistence from their own source of income or through financial support from family members or other sources.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
• Proof of Age
• Proof of Income
• Proof of Status: Below Poverty Line (BPL) category
• Address Proof
• Bank account details/ Bank Passbook
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much financial assistance is provided under scheme?
A: The scheme provides a pension of [?]1,000 per month to eligible beneficiaries.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Permanent residents of Ladakh, aged 60 years and above for males, and 55 years and above for females, belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, with no means of subsistence.

Q: When will the pension payments be released?
A: Payments are released by the 8th of every month for the previous month, within 3 working days after release by the Treasury.

Q: How can I apply for the Old Age Pension offline?
A: Visit the office of the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) and collect the application form, which is available free of cost.

Q: How can I apply for the scheme benefits online?
A: Visit the 'Ladakh E-Seva Platform': https://eseva.ladakh.gov.in/ladakheservices.

Q: What should I do if I do not receive my pension by the 8th of the month?
A: Raise a complaint either via email at [email protected] or physically at the Directorate of Social and Tribal Welfare, Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil-194103.

Q: Is there a specific age requirement for males and females under the scheme?
A: Yes, males must be 60 years or older, and females must be 55 years or older.

Q: Can I check the status of my application online?
A: Yes, you can check the status by visiting the 'Ladakh E-Seva Platform'.

Q: Are there any income criteria to qualify for the pension?
A: Yes, applicants must have no means of subsistence from their own income or financial support from family or other sources.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the Old Age Pension?
A: Typically, proof regarding age, income, status and address are the mandatory documents to apply for this scheme.

Q: How frequently is the pension disbursed?
A: The pension is disbursed monthly.