Old Age Samman Allowance

Description
The scheme "Old Age Samman Allowance" is a social security scheme implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana. The scheme provides a pension of ₹3,000/- per month to senior citizens 60 years or above who are unable to sustain themselves with their own resources. The scheme targets the needy and poorer sections of society, such as agricultural labourers, rural artisans, SCs/BCs, and small/marginal farmers. The scheme is implemented through the Zila Parishads. The pension is disbursed through the Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Exclusions
• Notwithstanding the above, any person receiving a pension from any Government or Local/ Statutory Body or any organization substantially financed by any Government or Local/ Statutory Body will not be eligible to receive allowance under the scheme.
• > **"Pension”** wherever occurring in any Government notification concerning Social Security Benefits means and includes, income received or accrued from accumulated earnings, including schemes:
• > *Provident Funds, or
• > *Annuities from any source including Commercial Banks, Financial Institutions or Insurance.

Benefits
• Pension of ₹3,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
2. The applicant should be domiciled in and a resident of Haryana.
3. The income of the applicant, from all sources, including that of their spouse, should not exceed ₹3,00,000/- per annum.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the Social Justice Department, Haryana, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and co…
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the Social Justice Department, Haryana, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Required Documents
• Birth Certificate (issued by Municipal Committee/Corporation/Government Hospital).
• School Certificate (5th class, 8th class, or 10th class).
• Voter Card (issued by Election Department, Haryana).
• Name of the applicant in the voter’s list showing a photograph (issued by the Election Department, Haryana).
• Ration Card (issued by Food & Supplies Department, Haryana).
• Voter Card (issued by Election Department, Haryana).
• Name of the applicant in the voter’s list showing a photograph (issued by the Election Department, Haryana).
• If none of the above documents are available, the applicant must provide a self-declaration document along with any other documentary proof, which will be verified by the District Social Welfare Officer.
• Aadhaar Card (optional).
• Saving Bank account details of the applicant with a photocopy of the passbook.
• Family ID of the applicant.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can one apply online for the Old Age Samman Allowance?
A: To apply online, download the form from https://pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in/form_and_proc, fill in all the necessary details, create a login on the Saral website to receive a CIDR ID, and submit the filled application form at block or DSWO offices following the given instructions.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Senior citizens of age 60 years and above are eligible for this scheme.

Q: How much allowance is provided under this scheme?
A: The allowance provided under this scheme is [?]3,000/- per month.

Q: How can one check the status of their application?
A: To check the status, click on the link https://pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in/Ben_Inf and enter the beneficiary ID and security code. On the new page, provide the requisite details and click on the "View Beneficiary List" option. The beneficiary name, ID, Aadhaar number, and pension amount will be displayed.

Q: How can one download the Old Age Samman Allowance Certificate?
A: To download the certificate, go to the URL provided on the acknowledgement page, enter the SARAL ID, and click download. The file will be downloaded.

Q: Can one apply offline for the allowance amount?
A: Yes, one can visit the Atal Seva Kendra, provide all necessary documents to the operating personnel, and the service centre person will forward the application to the concerned authority for verification.

Q: Can senior citizens from all states apply for this scheme?
A: No, only senior citizens who have a domicile of Haryana can apply for this scheme.

Q: How can one identify mandatory fields in the application form?
A: The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.

Q: How is the allowance amount received?
A: The allowance amount is directly credited to the bank account of the senior citizen.