Old-Age Pension Scheme

Description
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Old Age Pension Scheme with the aim to provide social security to destitute elderly people of the state. In this scheme, a financial assistance of ₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years and ₹ 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above is provided.

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Benefits
• ₹ 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years.
• ₹ 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicants must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh state.
2. Such elderly persons whose age is 60 years or more and who do not have proper means of care/upbringing and who have minor children and whose family annual income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 35,000/- Or;
3. Such elderly persons whose annual family income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 35000/- are eligible for the scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Download the Social Security Pension Application Form.
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Step 1: Download the Social Security Pension Application Form.

Step 2: Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the recent passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested).
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Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the recent passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
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Office of Panchayat
Tehsil Welfare Officer
District Welfare Officer.

Required Documents
• Following are the documents required to apply for the Scheme:
• Passport Size Photographs
• Age proof
• Income Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Account/passbook copy
• Any other documents as asked during the application process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the Old Age Pension scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
A: Elderly citizens with 60 years or above age with an annual income below Rs. 35,000 per year are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: What is the monthly pension amount provided under the scheme?
A: The monthly pension amount of [?] 850/- per month to pensioners aged between 60 years to 69 years and [?] 1500/- per month to pensioners aged 70 years and above.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: ID proof, income certificate, and age proof are some of the required documents to apply for the scheme.

Q: What is the frequency of pension payment under the scheme?
A: The pension amount is paid monthly to eligible citizens.

Q: Can non-residents Of Himachal Pradesh apply for the scheme?
A: No, only residents of Himachal Pradesh are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: How can applicants obtain the application form?
A: The interested applicants can download the application form from using URL:- http://esomsa.hp.gov.in/sites/default/files/scan0001-44250128_0.pdf

Q: What is the application process for the scheme?
A: The interested applicant should firstly download the prescribed application form, secondly, they need to fill it along with the required documents and lastly, submit the application form to the office of Panchayat or Tehsil Welfare Officer or District Welfare Officer.

Q: Can an applicant apply for both old age and disability pension schemes simultaneously?
A: No, an applicant can only avail one of the two schemes at a time.