What is the primary objective of Old Age And Destitute Pension?

The Old Age And Destitute Pension is categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment to provide targeted financial or developmental support to eligible beneficiaries in India.

How do I apply for Old Age And Destitute Pension?

Eligible applicants can verify required documents, check age and profession eligibility criteria on SchemeTrackerIndia, and submit their application through official government portals like myScheme or state welfare department sites.

Is SchemeTrackerIndia an official government website?

No. SchemeTrackerIndia is an independent informational and research portal that aggregates and simplifies public welfare notifications for general awareness.

Old Age And Destitute Pension

Social Welfare & Empowerment Min Age: N/A Profession: All

🎯 Quick Insight

The Old Age And Destitute Pension is a significant initiative categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment. It is designed to provide targeted assistance to eligible beneficiaries, helping them achieve better outcomes in social welfare & empowerment.

Complexity Medium

Popularity High

Verification Jan 2026

📝 Overview & Benefits

₹1500/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age less than 60 years.

₹2000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age between 60 years and 79 years.

₹3000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age 80 years and above.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Old Age both men and Women above fifty-five years.

Widows above 18 years of age.

Deserted Women consecutively deserted for the past seven years.

Unmarried Women above 40 years.

Transgender above 21 years.

🚀 Application Process

Offline

Whom to Apply

Puducherry: The Deputy Director (Social Defence), Old Age Pension Section, Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry.

Karaikal: The Child Development Project Officer, Karaikal.

Mahe/Yanam: The Welfare Officer, Mahe/ Yanam.

Processing Time

The selection is periodical and depends on the vacancies and on the availability of funds.

In case of delay whom to contact?

Puducherry: The Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sithankudi, Puducherry.

Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.

Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

📄 Documents Required

Identification certificate.

Income certificate ( Not Exceeding ₹75,000/-).

Residence certificate.

Attested copy of Birth Certificate or documentary proof of age.

Attested copy of Ration Card/Identity Card.

Attested copy of Aadhaar and Bank Pass Book.

Attested copy of the Death Certificate of the husband in case of Widow.

In the case of deserted Women, a Certificate from the M.L.A. and Anganwadi Worker, that the individual has been deserted for seven years consecutively and a sworn affidavit in Appendix I.

In the case of unmarried Women, and a sworn affidavit in Appendix II.

In the Transgender, proof of being 40 years and above and a Medical Certificate from a Medical Officer.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the main objective of Old Age And Destitute Pension?

The Old Age And Destitute Pension is categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment. Its primary objective is to deliver structured welfare, financial assistance, or developmental support to eligible beneficiaries across India.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Eligibility depends on specific criteria such as minimum age (18+), occupation (Open to all eligible categories), domicile, and income limits. Review the eligibility section above for step-by-step guidance.

What documents are usually required for application?

Applicants generally require valid government identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN), address proof, active bank account details for direct benefit transfer (DBT), income certificate, and photographs.

Where can I officially submit the application?

Applications can be submitted online through official central/state government portals (such as myScheme.gov.in or state welfare department portals) or offline at designated nodal offices and Common Service Centres (CSC).

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💡 Editor's Tip

Before applying for Old Age And Destitute Pension, ensure you have your Aadhar card and bank details ready. Most rejections happen due to mismatched documents.

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Category Social Welfare & Empowerment
Min Age 18+
Residency India
Status ● Active