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Old Age Assistance

Scheme of Old Age Assistance (For persons above 60 years of age)

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State

States / UT: Delhi

Department: Delhi Govt.

Nodal department: Delhi Govt.

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Financial Assistance Schemes

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: old age, financial assistance, delhi, welfare, pension, government scheme

Details

The Scheme of Old Age Assistance provides financial support to individuals aged 60 years and above who lack adequate means of support. This initiative aims to assist elderly residents of Delhi, ensuring they have a stable source of income. Eligible beneficiaries receive monthly payments directly into their bank accounts.

Documents required with the application

(A.) Proof of residence,- any one of the documents listed below (which clearly show at least 5 years of residence in Delhi)
Ration Card
Voter I-card
Passport
Driving License
Birth certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths
Death certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths
Insurance policy document
Immunization card of any family member
Medical records of treatment in Delhi
Electricity Bill
Water Bill
Telephone Bill
Gas connection receipt
Bank passbook
Caste certificate issued in Delhi
Student I-card
Service identity card of public/private sector company/ established concern
Property document
Any other document which clearly shows at least 5 years of residence in Delhi
(B.) Proof of age- any one of the documents listed below
Birth certificate issued by MCD/Registrar of Births & Deaths
School leaving certificate of class last attended
Matriculation/10th certificate
Hospital discharge slip at the time of birth of the child
Driving license
Passport
PAN Card
Ration Card
Voter Card
Immunization card
Age assessment medical certificate
Any document issued by the Govt./ Govt. recognized body stating date and place of birth
(C.) A self-declaration by the applicant regarding his/her family income as given in the form.
(D.) The form also needs to be recommended by a Gazetted Officer of Central/State Govt. or MP/MLA and the accompanying documents should also be attested.
(E.) In case "No Documentary Evidence" is available with the applicant in r/o proof of residence, i) the applicant will need to produce statements of any of the two witnesses from the following list, stating the period of applicant's length of stay in Delhi-
Public representative such as MP of the area, MLA of the area,
President or General Secretary of RWA of the locality
Two neighbours of the applicant with their contact details
Registered women SHGs'/Mahila Mandal's President or General Secretary
ICDS Supervisors/ ASHA workers of the area
Gazetted Officer of the Central/Delhi Govt. ii) Along with the witness's statement, the relevant document for the photo identity proof, residence and length of saty for the witnesses shall also have to be appended with the application, clearly showing that the witnesses themselves have been around in the same for all except Public representative such as MP/MLA of the area. Other conditions

  1. It will be obligatory for the beneficiary to inform of any change in address and/or bank details like change in bank, a/c no. Etc. Note : Decision will be taken within 45 days on all the applications received under the scheme.

Benefits

  • Beneficiaries aged 60-69 years receive ₹2 000per month remitted quarterly with an additional ₹500per month for SC/ST/Minority community members. Those aged 70 years and above receive ₹2 500per month also remitted quarterly. Payments are made through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS)

Beneficiaries aged 60-69 years receive ₹2,000 per month, remitted quarterly, with an additional ₹500 per month for SC/ST/Minority community members. Those aged 70 years and above receive ₹2,500 per month, also remitted quarterly. Payments are made through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Eligibility

Applicants must be 60 years or older, residents of Delhi for at least 5 years, with an annual family income not exceeding ₹1,00,000. They should not be receiving any other pension or financial assistance for this purpose and must have an Aadhaar number or be enrolled for one.

Application Process

Online

To apply for the scheme, visit the official site and follow the application process outlined there.

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Documents Required

  • (A.) Proof of residence,- any one of the documents listed below (which clearly show at least 5 years of residence in Delhi)
  • Ration Card
  • Voter I-card
  • Passport
  • Driving License
  • Birth certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths
  • Death certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths
  • Insurance policy document
  • Immunization card of any family member
  • Medical records of treatment in Delhi
  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Telephone Bill
  • Gas connection receipt
  • Bank passbook
  • Caste certificate issued in Delhi
  • Student I-card
  • Service identity card of public/private sector company/ established concern
  • Property document
  • Any other document which clearly shows at least 5 years of residence in Delhi
  • (B.) Proof of age- any one of the documents listed below
  • Birth certificate issued by MCD/Registrar of Births & Deaths
  • School leaving certificate of class last attended
  • Matriculation/10th certificate
  • Hospital discharge slip at the time of birth of the child
  • PAN Card
  • Voter Card
  • Immunization card
  • Age assessment medical certificate
  • Any document issued by the Govt./ Govt. recognized body stating date and place of birth
  • (C.) A self-declaration by the applicant regarding his/her family income as given in the form.
  • (D.) The form also needs to be recommended by a Gazetted Officer of Central/State Govt. or MP/MLA and the accompanying documents should also be attested.
  • (E.) In case "No Documentary Evidence" is available with the applicant in r/o proof of residence, i) the applicant will need to produce statements of any of the two witnesses from the following list, stating the period of applicant's length of stay in Delhi-
  • Public representative such as MP of the area, MLA of the area,
  • President or General Secretary of RWA of the locality
  • Two neighbours of the applicant with their contact details
  • Registered women SHGs'/Mahila Mandal's President or General Secretary
  • ICDS Supervisors/ ASHA workers of the area
  • Gazetted Officer of the Central/Delhi Govt. ii) Along with the witness's statement, the relevant document for the photo identity proof, residence and length of saty for the witnesses shall also have to be appended with the application, clearly showing that the witnesses themselves have been around in the same for all except Public representative such as MP/MLA of the area. Other conditions
  • It will be obligatory for the beneficiary to inform of any change in address and/or bank details like change in bank, a/c no. Etc. Note : Decision will be taken within 45 days on all the applications received under the scheme.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status