As we know many old people have to face problems due to financial dependency. They have to rely on their children for their small needs. So keeping this concern in mind, the MP government has come up with a pension scheme to help old people. Under this MP Old Age Pension Scheme, the state government will provide pensions to more than 35 lakh people. This pension amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s account.
Let us understand the purpose and benefits of this old-age pension scheme so that you can know who can apply for this scheme.
Purpose of This Scheme
The main purpose of this scheme is to pay pensions to all the elderly residents of Madhya Pradesh who are below the poverty level. This will improve their financial status and they do not have to depend on anyone for their small needs. The best thing about the MP Old Age Pension Scheme is that the money will be sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiary. This will enable them to use their money as they want and become self-reliant.
Benefits of This Scheme
- The main benefit of the MP Old Age Pension Scheme is that elderly people can get financial assistance in the form of a pension.
- This scheme is beneficial for all those elderly residents of MP state who fall below the poverty line.
- The MP government will provide pensions to more than 35 lakh people.
- The pension amount will be directly sent to the account of the person.
- This scheme is beneficial only for BPL card holders.
- Elderly people can apply for this scheme through both online and offline processes.
- On receiving the money the beneficiary will get a notification on their mobile number.
- The people who are between the age of 60 to 69 years will get an amount of Rs 300 while all those who are between the age of 80 years or above will get a pension amount of Rs 500.
ELIGIBILITY
- The person must originally be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh state.
- The age of the elderly person applying should be 60 years or more.
- Only those elderly people (male or female) who are destitute can apply.
- The name of the elderly person applying should already be mentioned on the Samagra portal.
- The person applying should not be a government employee.
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Documents Required
- 3 photographs of the applicant
- certificate of destitute old age
- Certificate to confirm the age of the applicant (Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card)
- Samagra ID which is 9 digits long.
- Basic address proof
- income certificate
- Aadhaar card of elderly person
- Applicant’s mobile number
- Applicant’s bank account number
- bpl ration card
How to Apply
- To apply online for this scheme, first of all you have to go to the official website of Social Security Pension Portal.
- Now on its homepage you will see an option to apply online for pension schemes, click on it.
- Now a new page will open in front of you, here you have to enter the name of the district, local body, overall member ID etc.
- After this, click on the option to apply online for a pension.
- As soon as you click on apply online, the application form will open in front of you.
- Fill all the information asked in this form carefully. And upload the required documents and click on the submit button.
- After this you will receive a registration number which you should keep safely.
- In this way your registration for Madhya Pradesh Old Age Pension Scheme will be done successfully.
Important Links
https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/
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FAQ
Who can apply in this Scheme?
Only the citizens of MP are eligible to apply in this scheme.
Is Aadhar Card Required for this Scheme?
Yes Aadhar Card Required for this Scheme.
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Go to our website’s search section and then search with the scheme name.
Is Bank Account details required for this Scheme?
Yes Bank Account details required for this Scheme?
Is Passport size photo required for this Scheme?
Yes Passport size photo required for this Scheme?
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Conclusion
Overall, the MP Old Age Pension Scheme is a great initiative by the MP government to provide financial support to all elderly people in the form of pension. However, to avail the benefits of this scheme the person should BPL card holder or fall below the poverty line. This scheme will financially support more than 35 lakh people by directly transferring the pension amount into their accounts. So if you are an elderly resident of MP state and fall below the poverty line, then apply for this scheme and avail the benefit.