Old Age Pension Scheme also called Budhapa Pension helps the senior citizen of the state. The main Motive of the scheme is to provide financial support to senior citizens who do not have a regular source of income. It is very important for those who have crossed the age and are not able to work outside the home. The government of Punjab provides regular income to the older for basic needs like food, shelter, and medical expenses. Under this scheme government of Punjab gives a regular income of Rs. 1500/- per month to the elderly. So that they can cover their basic expenses instead depends on others.
What is the Budhapa Pension Scheme?
The old age (Budhapa Pension) Scheme is a government initiative in Punjab designed to provide monthly financial support to the old aged person who crossed the age of 60 years old. Those who have a residency in Punjab and do not have a regular income source can get the benefit of the scheme. The government of Punjab ensures that senior citizen have a regular income source to cover their basic needs, including healthcare, and food.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for the scheme is mentioned below:
1. Age Eligibility: Minimum Age for women is 58 years old or above & for Men is 65 or above.
2. Residential of Punjab: The individual must be a permanent resident of Punjab.
3. Income: The income of the individual is not greater than 60,000/- per year.
4. Other Eligibility: The scheme is also affected by other economic factors.
Benefits of the Budhapa Pension Scheme
- Income Source: It provides monthly regular income to the senior citizens of Punjab.
- Social Security: It reduces the financial stress of the senior citizen when they reach the age of 60 years.
- Medical Help: The scheme helps the elderly to get better healthcare services and medications.
- Monthly Expenses: The Government gives a pension of Rs. 1500/- per month to the Pension Holders.
Document Required for Budhapa Pension in Punjab
Following documents required for the Budhapa Pension scheme in Punjab:
- Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card)
- Proof of Residency (Utility Bill, Rent Agreement)
- Proof of Income (Income Certificate, Bank Statement)
- Bank Account of the applicant
- ID Card (Aadhar Card, Voter Card)
- Passport Size Photographs
How to Apply for the Budhapa Pension in Punjab
If you want to apply for the Old Age Pension scheme, there are two ways to apply one is an Offline Process and the other is Online Process. We provide complete details about both the application process please check the details.
Offline Application Process:
Step 1: Visit the Local Social Welfare Office and Get the Budhapa Pension Scheme Form.
Or Download the Old Age Pension (Budhapa Pension) Form
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the correct details according to the documents.
Step 3: Attach all the documents to the application and submit them to the Local Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: After Verification of the Application by visit home your application will be approved.
Step 5: Once the application is approved, the pension amount will be disbursed to the applicant’s bank account.
Online Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Register on the portal and log in again.
Step 3: Fill out the application form correctly according to the documents.
Step 4: Upload the required documents and submit the application form.
Step 5: Track the application with the application ID from time to time.
Step 6: Once Approved the application pension will be disbursed to the bank account.
Also Read–Â Application forms will be available at District Social Security Officer, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Sewa Kendra, Department Website, SDM Office, Anganwadi Centre, Panchayat & B.D.P.O Office. The verification will be done by CDPO within one month from the date of receiving the application form, after that the pension will be sanctioned by DSSO.
Conclusion
The Budhapa Pension Scehem in Punjab plays a very important role for elderly citizens, it provides them financial support for their daily basic needs like food, shelter, healthcare, and medications. Most people do not know the process of applying for a Budhapa Pension, so we provide all the valuable information about the scheme to help them. If you want to know more about the scheme then you can contact the officials. We provide the contact details below.
Grievances Redressal
District Social Security Officer
Head Office, Helpline (0172 2608746)
dsswcd@punjab.gov.in
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