Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana

Description
Launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, “Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana” aims to provide financial support to the senior citizens of Jharkhand who do not have any stable source of income or their income is not enough to support them or is insufficient. It is a Direct Benefit Transfer DBT scheme, so the pension amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary.

Benefits
• Amount: ₹ 1,000/- per month to the eligible beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
2. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more.
3. The applicant should have a Voter ID card and Aadhar Card.
4. The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
5. The applicant or their spouse should not be a Retired or permanently employed in Central and State Government or in public sector undertakings.
6. The applicant or their spouse should not be a recipient of Government pension or pension from Central and State Government or from public sector undertakings.
7. Applicant’s family is not an income tax payee.

Required Documents
• Copy of Voter ID card (in case, applicants age is 18 years or more).
• Copy Aadhar Card (in case the applicant does not have an Aadhar Card they need to submit a Self-declaration for not having the same).
• Copy of Bank Passbook.
• Self-declaration regarding the eligibility.
• Age Proof.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana?
A: Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana is a monthly pension scheme for individuals aged 60 and above, not receiving any other pension.

Q: Which department has launched Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana?
A: Chief Minister State Old Age Pension scheme has been launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand.

Q: What is the primary criteria to be eligible for Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana?
A: Individuals aged 60 years and above who are not receiving any other pension and having a bank account in their name are eligible for this scheme.

Q: What is the rate of the pension?
A: The monthly pension is [?]1000/-.

Q: Is the pension provided in cash?
A: No, the pension amount is transferred directly to the individual's bank account.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Copy of Voter ID card, Aadhar card, Bank passbook, Self-declaration regarding the eligibility
are the necessary documents.

Q: Is there an income criterion for eligibility?
A: No, income is not a criterion. However, not receiving any other pension is a prerequisite.

Q: Can a widow/widower avail of Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana?
A: Yes, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and do not receive any other pension, widows and widowers are eligible.

Q: Is there a provision for retroactive pension payment if the application is delayed?
A: No, pension payment starts from the date of approval; there is no provision for retroactive payments for delayed applications.

Q: What if an applicant does not possess an Aadhar Card?
A: In case the applicant does not have an Aadhar Card, they need to submit a Self-declaration stating that they do not have the same.