Old Age Assistance

Description
The Delhi government has launched an Old Age Pension Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to eligible senior citizens in the form of periodic pensions. Under this scheme, candidates aged 60-69 years receive monthly financial assistance. The Financial Assistance Scheme is only available to Delhi residents who meet the eligibility criteria established by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi GNCTD for annual income and residency within the city, as mandated by the government directive. However, the scheme also includes provisions for individuals who do not have proof of residence to submit.

Benefits
• Eligible candidates in the 60–69 age range financial assistance of Rs. 2,000/- per month.
• The government also gives SC/ST/Minority group members an extra Rs. 500/- month.
• Rs. 2,500/- per month will be given to people over 70 years.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants must be 60 years or older.
2. They must have resided in Delhi for a minimum of five years before the date of application.
3. The applicant's annual family income from all sources, including rent, interest/dividends on savings and investments, earnings from farming, property sale proceeds, etc., should be less than Rs. 1,00,000.
4. The applicant must have an Aadhaar number.
5. The applicant must have a singly-operated account in any bank within the National Capital Territory of Delhi only for receiving payment through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
6. The applicant must not be receiving any pension/financial assistance from the Central Government/State Government/other governmental local bodies or any other source for this purpose.

Application Process
Step 1: Applicants have to visit https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Under Citizen Corner click on New User
Click on select the document – Aadhar or Voter ID
Enter your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number
Type the Captcha in the box shown
Citizen Regi…
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/

Applicants have to visit https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Under Citizen Corner click on New User
Click on select the document – Aadhar or Voter ID
Enter your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number
Type the Captcha in the box shown
Citizen Registration Form will Open for registration
Fill up all fields including details of the Present Residential Address
Enter Captcha, and Click on Continue.
Login ID and Password will be received on the given mobile number/e-mail address.
Now Registration on the e-district portal is complete
Registration for Financial Assistance Services
Click on Registered User Login
Enter the given login ID and Password
Enter Captcha and Click on Login
Go to Main Page (Main Page) will open click on apply online.
Drop Box apply for services will open – click
List of Departments providing online services shall open –
Select Department of Social Welfare and click on scheme name
The form will open fill up all required fields & upload all required documents as per the requirement of the scheme selected.
Then click next and upload a photograph
Then click on finish.
One OTP will be received on the registered mobile number.
Enter OTP and Submit.
Acknowledgment of successful submission shall be generated.

Required Documents
• Age proof.
• Residence proof.
• Bank account number (Single account).
• In the case of SC/ST applicants in the age bracket 60-69 years, a caste certificate in the name of the applicant issued by the Competent Authority has to be submitted.
• In the case of Minority applicants within 60-69 years, self-declaration of the religion of the applicant duly verified by the religious institution has to be submitted.
• One passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Income self-declaration in the format given on the portal itself.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who all are benefitted?
A: Financial Assistance for Old age person residing in Delhi for more than 5 years

Q: How much financial aid is provided?
A: Rs. 2000/- per month for ages 60-69 and Rs. 2500/- per month for 70+ years of age.

Q: Which Age Group will get the Benefitted?
A: From 60 years to Lifelong.

Q: Which income group are benefitted?
A: Having an Annual income less than Rs.1,00,000/- per year.

Q: Is the amount is directly credited into account ?
A: Yes

Q: Can an applicant apply for financial assistance under WPS who is not resident of Delhi?
A: No, the scheme is only for the residents of Delhi, residing from last 5 years.

Q: What is the maximum Limit For Eligible income ?
A: The annual income of the applicant should be less than Rs 1,00,000/per year from all sources

Q: Is Aadhaar number necessary for applying ?
A: Yes, Aadhaar is mandatory for filling up the application- without Aadhaar, the application portal will not work.

Q: What Is The Procedure To Change The Bank Account Details?
A: Application to be given to District Social Welfare Office to change the Bank Account.

Q: What Is Procedure To Change Address, If An Applicant Shifts Within Delhi?
A: Application given to District Social Welfare Office to change the address.