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Delhi Government Pension Scheme: Applying for the Delhi Government Pension Scheme is now easier than ever. Now you can apply online for this scheme sitting at home. The Delhi government has launched a portal to ease the application process for its old age pension scheme for senior citizens. More than 10,000 applications have been received so far through this portal. More than 80,000 people are eligible for this scheme of Delhi Government. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called this initiative an important step to provide financial assistance to needy senior citizens.
How will pension be given?
Under this scheme, eligible persons will be given monthly pension.
Persons aged between 60 to 69 years will get a monthly pension of Rs 2,000.
People aged 70 years and above will get a monthly pension of Rs 2,500.
Beneficiaries aged 60-69 years from SC, ST and minority communities will also get Rs 2,500 monthly. Apart from this, Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj has also proposed to give the benefit of this scheme to disabled persons, in which a monthly pension of Rs 5,000 will be given.
Who can apply?
This scheme is for senior citizens who have limited income or do not have family support. To apply, the applicant must be at least 60 years of age. It is mandatory to be a resident of Delhi for the last five years. The annual income of the family should be less than Rs 1,00,000. Must have Aadhaar linked and single operated bank account in Delhi. Pension or assistance should not be available at par with other government schemes.
How to apply for pension?
Eligible applicants can apply online at www.edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in or seek assistance from your nearest District Social Welfare Office.
Required Documents
Age Proof: Aadhaar, Voter ID Card, Birth Certificate, or School Leaving Certificate.
proof of address: Ration Card, Electricity Bill or Bank Passbook (5 years proof).
Bank account statement: Single operated account linked to Aadhaar.
Apart from the documents mentioned above, SC, ST, minorities will also have to submit these documents.
SC/ST: Caste certificate.
Minority: Verified self-declaration from a religious institution.
Income Declaration: Income information will have to be given as per the format available on the portal.
How to get pension?
After your application is approved, the pension will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. This will be transferred through Public Financial Management System (PFMS). It takes maximum 45 days for the application to be passed and the transfer i.e. pension will start coming from the next month.
