Madhya Pradesh - Apply for Social Security Old Age Pension Scheme

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. In order to apply for Social Security Old Age Pension (Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension) scheme, the applicant has to approach their concerned Gram Panchayat / Janpad Panchayat, in the urban area, in the office of Municipal Corporation / Municipality / Nagar Panchaya Office where the applicant resides as appropriate.
2. Contact link please scroll down and select the “district websites” button on the right side of the page to get next page. Here select the respective district tab to reach respective district portal. Here, select menu option “DIRECTORY > PUBLIC UTILITIES > Municipalities” menu for contact details AND Panchayat contact link in the given page please select the hyperlink against the respective state as per requirement for contact details.
3. Please visit the respective office. Please consult with the concerned authority at the office to find the right office to apply for the scheme. Go to the respective office. Consult with the designated authority about the applying procedure for this scheme. Collect the application form or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.
4. Complete the application form. Attach the document as per the “Required Documents” section of this page and submit it to the designated receiving authority as advised.
5. After receiving the application, authorities will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place the application will be accepted.
6. Please find the fee details provided under the “Fees” section of this page.
7. The authorities will make entries about this application in the manual record or electronically using the computer.*Acknowledgement receipt will be given against every form received. So, collect it and please keep it safe for future reference.
8. Applicant will be informed of the probable date of getting approval for the scheme.
9. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile.
10. This application will be processed further. Concerned authorities will verify the applicant’s details and documents. If required, the authorities will visit the applicant’s place as per the address provided on the application form to make field verification.
11. After verification, these applications will be sent to the respective sanctioning department with the consent of the verification authorities.
12. Concerned sanctioning authority will take the right decision against the appeal.
13. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection, if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS”.
14. The entire process can be completed within 45 days of receipt of application. Once approved, the pensioner will be eligible to get the pension from the first week of next month onwards (or as per sanctioned period) Based on the availability of funds.
15. For any updates and clarification, the applicant shall revisit the office where they applied.

Apply through LOKSEVA KENDRA (Public Service Center)

1. The applicant shall also apply through the Lokseva Kendra.
2. Contact Link in the given page, please click on the “Nearest Service Delivery KIOSK” menu to reach the “Nearest Service Delivery KIOSK” page. Please select the district from the dropdown list and process the other prompts as appropriate for list of kiosk details.
3. Please go to the kiosk. Consult with the operator for the application requirements. Please submit the documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page and pay the required charges, if any.
4. The kiosk operator will process the application electronically through a computer. On successful submission of the application, a “SMS” on application submission will reach the applicant’s mobile. Please save it for future reference.
5. The kiosk operator will provide an acknowledgement receipt for the submission of online application.
6. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile.
7. This application will be processed further by the respective department. Concerned authorities will verify the applicant’s details and documents. If required, the authorities will visit the applicant’s place as per the address provided on the application form to make field verification.
8. After verification, these applications will be sent to the respective sanctioning department with the consent of the verification authorities.
9. Concerned sanctioning authority will take the right decision against the appeal.
10. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection, if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS”.
11. The entire process can be completed within 45 days of receipt of application. Once approved, the pensioner will be eligible to get the pension from the first week of next month onwards (or as per sanctioned period) Based on the availability of funds.
12. For any updates and clarification, the applicant shall revisit the office where they applied.

Apply Online

1. The applicant shall use the following link to reach the online portal Link
2. In the given page, please click on the “>>” symbol under “Social Security Pension and Financial Assistance Schemes” option to reach a new page. Here, please click on the option “Online Application for Pension Schemes” under “Services” to reach the “Online Services” page.
3. Please select the respective district and local body from the dropdown list against “District” and “Local Bodies” respectively.
4. Please enter the composite member ID at the prompted space as appropriate and click on the “apply online for pension” button to get a new page with the particulars of the person and a space to enter aadhaar number .
5. Please enter the aadhaar number and complete the other prompts as appropriate.
6. Please click the checkbox for the given declaration. Upload the photograph and also the proof as per selection.
7. Once all the details are entered, please click on the applicable button to apply online for the scheme and save the system generated acknowledgement for future reference.
8. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile.
9. This application will be processed further as per how it will be processed while the application was applied in person.
10. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS”.
11. Once approved, the pensioner will be eligible to get the pension from the first week of next month onwards (or as per sanctioned period) Based on the availability of funds.
12. The pension will be credited into a post office or public sector bank account as appropriate

Note:

• Old age pension scheme is determined in different schemes as named by the respective state social welfare / revenue department as appropriate.
  
• The local administrative department must identify and provide old aged pensions to eligible beneficiaries.
  
• Applicant has to bring original documents to the applying office while applying for cross verification purpose and scanning, if required.
  
• Eligible pension amount fixed by the Government from time to time shall be sent to the beneficiary through bank account / post office account / money order / distributed personally as per the applicable norms of the respective state.
  

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Age proof
• Applicant’s Residence proof (ration card / Passport / Aadhaar card / Driving licence)
• Applicant’s Identity proof (ration card / Passport / Aadhaar card / Driving licence)
• Copy of Bank pass book (account details are clearly visible) or post office account details
• Medical officer certificate to authenticate the age
• Domicile Certificate
• Ration Card
• Voter ID
• Caste certificate as per requirement
• If required, Recommendations from
  • The ward Panchayat/Municipal Councillor/Pippon OR
  • The concerned area MLA OR
  • The Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)
• Self-declaration Affidavit
• Passport size photograph (3 number)
• Aadhaar Card

Note:

• Apart from the above documents, the authorities may ask for additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.

Office Locations & Contacts

Panchayat & Rural Development Dept,
Bhopal MP
Phone: 0755-2552582
Email : [email protected]
Contact link

Municipal Corporation :
Harshwardhan complex, Mata Mandir, Bhopal (M.P.)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-755-2701222
Website link
Category/Type: Government Department
Pincode: 462001
Contact link

Central Social Welfare Board,
Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Samaj Kalyan Bhawan,
B-12, Qutab Institutional area,
New Delhi – 110016.
Phone: 011-26865474, 011-26851336
Fax: 011-26960057
Reception: 011-26543700
e-mail: [email protected]
Contact Link

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Under Secretary,
Room No. 253, A-Wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 001.
Phone: 23389368
Email: [email protected]
Contact Link1 AND Link2

Department of Rural Development,
National Social Assistance Programme Division,
Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Marg, New Delhi – 110114.
Phone: 1800-111-555
Email ID: [email protected]
Contact Link

Eligibility

• Applicant should be citizen of India.
  
• Applicant must be a permanent Resident of the respective State (Or as per the time period fixed by the respective state).
  
• No person shall be eligible for the pension, if the person applied for any other Social Welfare pensions.
  
• Age should be 60 (or the age limit as fixed by the respective state) and above.
  
• The applicant should fall under Below Poverty Line (BPL).
  
• Applicant should not be a recipient of salary / pension / family pension from Central Government / other State Governments.
  
• Any person receiving pension from any Government or Local/ Statutory Body or from any organization substantially financed by any Government or Local/ Statutory Body will not be eligible to apply for this scheme.
  

Fees

• There is no fee required for this service. Please follow the authority’s guidelines for any charges (if required).

Validity

• Beneficiary will get pension as long as they are alive.

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Processing Time

• Usually the application will be processed within 45 days of receipt of application. But, the sanction of the incentive will be processed as per the department’s timeline based on the current financial year requirements.

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Instructions

• The monthly pension - Rs 200 (or the amount fixed by the respective state) for persons between 60 years and 79 years of age will be provided.
• For persons who are 80 years and above the pension is Rs 500 (or the amount fixed by the respective state) per month.
• Without cross signature on photograph and signature on the undertaking, the application will be rejected.
• Do not submit fake documents as proof to obtain this certificate.
• Incomplete application will be rejected.
• Avoid spelling mistakes while filling the application form.
• Applicant will be penalized if any information provided by the applicant while applying for this scheme is being found false or incorrect.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Father/Husbands Name
• Sex
• Complete postal address
• Date of Birth
• Caste
• Name of Mother
• Voter ID number
• BPL number
• Bank account number
• Post office account number
• Date of application
• Mobile number
• Email ID

Need for the Document

• The “Old Age Pension Scheme” is aimed at providing social security to Old Persons who are unable to sustain themselves with their own resources and are in need of financial assistance.

Information which might help

• The candidate has to declare clearly that he/she is not in receipt of any financial assistance from any other department or agency.
• Applicant should not be an applicant /Beneficiary of two different local bodies.

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