Old Age Pension - Chandigarh

Description
The Old Age Pension Scheme under The Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Department of Chandigarh Government provides essential financial support to elderly citizens who have reached a certain age and may face economic challenges. Through this scheme, eligible senior citizens receive a monthly pension to help them meet their basic needs, including food, shelter, and healthcare expenses. By offering this assistance, the scheme plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and dignity of older individuals, particularly those who may lack adequate financial resources. Moreover, the scheme contributes to addressing issues of poverty and social exclusion among the elderly population, fostering a more inclusive and supportive society.

Benefits
• > **Pension Amount- ₹1000/- per month.**

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant's family's annual income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-
2. The applicant resident should be at UT, Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
3. The applicant's age should be 60 years and above.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Applicant has to visit the "e-District" website
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Step 1: Applicant has to visit the "e-District" website

Step 2: Step 2: Click on the " citizen login" on the home page
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Step 2: Click on the " citizen login" on the home page

Step 3: Step 3: Now you click on "New User Register here" on the page
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Step 3: Now you click on "New User Register here" on the page

Step 4: Step 4: Fill out the registration form with your
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- Full Name
- Father Name
- Date Of Birth
- Gender
- Mobile No
- Email Id
- Country
- State, e.t.c
Step-5: Review the details to ensure accuracy, and then submit registration.
Step-6: After successful registration, you may receive a confirmation message on the website or via email, confirming that your registration was successful.

Step 5: Step 1: Applicant has to visit the "e-District" website
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Step 1: Applicant has to visit the "e-District" website

Step 6: Step 2: Click on the " citizen login" on the home page
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Step 2: Click on the " citizen login" on the home page

Step 7: Step 3: Now enter your
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- Registered Email ID :
- Password
- Code is Case Sensitive

Step 8: Step 4: click sign-in.
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Step 4: click sign-in.

Required Documents
• Two passport-size photographs.
• Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc).
• Aadhar Card.
• Mobile Number.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Old Age Pension scheme?
A: The Old Age Pension scheme is a government program aimed at providing financial assistance to elderly citizens who have reached a certain age and need support.

Q: How often are pension payments made to beneficiaries?
A: Pension payments are typically made every month to eligible beneficiaries.

Q: How much amount can be given as an old age pension?
A: [?]1000/- p.m

Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: The monthly family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1.50 lacs annually.

Q: What is the age requirement for this scheme?
A: The applicant is aged 60 years and above.

Q: How do a applicant know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.

Q: Can applicants from outside Chandigarh apply for the scheme?
A: No, this scheme only for Chandigarh.

Q: How can applicant apply online?
A: Applicants visit the e-District http://admser.chd.nic.in/marriage/PortalUser/PortalLogin.aspx

Q: What documents are required ?
A: Two passport-size photographs.
Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc).
Aadhar Card.
Mobile Number.

Q: Under which department does this scheme come?
A: Social Welfare, Women & Child Development.