Scheme objectives and beneficiary coverage
- Provides universal or targeted monthly social assistance to elderly residents aged 60 years and above.
- Complements central assistance under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) to cover all eligible senior citizens.
- Aims to ensure financial independence for elderly citizens unable to engage in manual labor and lacking family support.
Eligibility criteria and documentation
- Age threshold: Must have completed at least 60 years of age (verified through government age certificates or voter identity cards).
- Residency requirement: Permanent resident and domicile of the respective state.
- Exclusion criteria: Beneficiaries must not be receiving any other government, central, or institutional retirement pension.
- Required papers: Aadhaar card, bank passbook linked to Aadhaar, residential certificate, and recent passport photographs.
Application procedure and DBT disbursement
- Online registration: Apply on the respective state social welfare pension portal (e.g., sspmis.bihar.gov.in) or through citizen service centers.
- Verification: Applications undergo digital verification by block development officers (BDO) and municipal authorities.
- Disbursement: Monthly pension amounts are credited directly into the beneficiary's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer without middlemen.
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Common questions
What is the minimum age to apply for Mukhyamantri Vridha Pension?
The minimum qualifying age is 60 years.
Can government retired employees receive Mukhyamantri Vridha Pension?
No, individuals receiving any government or organizational retirement pension are excluded.
How is the pension money disbursed?
The pension is transferred directly into the senior citizen's Aadhaar-linked bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Where can senior citizens apply for the scheme?
Online through the official state social security portal or at local Common Service Centres.
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