Beneficiary categories covered under MBPY
The scheme covers diverse destitute and marginalized groups across Odisha.
Eligible categories include:
- Old Age Pension: Destitute elderly persons aged 60 years and above with no regular source of income.
- Widow Pension: Widows of any age residing in Odisha without independent economic means.
- Disability Pension: Persons with 40% or more verified permanent physical or mental disability.
- Unmarried women, destitute leprosy patients, transgender persons, and orphan children without familial support.
- Differential pension slabs apply for senior beneficiaries aged 80 years and above as notified by the state government.
Eligibility conditions and annual income limits
Applicants must fulfill state residency and financial criteria.
Qualifying conditions:
- Permanent resident and domicile of the state of Odisha.
- Total annual family income must not exceed the ceiling notified by the state government.
- Must not be drawing any other regular statutory pension from the central government, state government, or formal pension fund.
- Aadhaar card, residence proof, age proof, and disability certificate (for PwD category) issued by a medical board.
Application procedure and disbursement channel
Eligible persons can submit online applications via the SSEPD portal (ssepd.odisha.gov.in) or submit physical forms at the Gram Panchayat office or Urban Local Body office. Monthly pension disbursements are credited electronically via DBT into bank accounts or distributed in cash on designated monthly Pension Days at the Gram Panchayat headquarters.
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Common questions
What is Madhu Babu Pension Yojana in Odisha?
It is an umbrella social security pension scheme providing monthly financial assistance to destitute senior citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities.
What is the minimum age for old-age pension under MBPY?
The qualifying age for old-age pension is 60 years for destitute elderly residents of Odisha.
Where can an applicant apply for Madhu Babu Pension Yojana?
Applications can be submitted online on ssepd.odisha.gov.in or submitted offline at the local Gram Panchayat or Block Development Office.
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