Punjab Pension Scheme 2022: Download Application Form & Beneficiary List

Shivam Bangwal November 1, 2022

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Punjab Pension Scheme 2022: Download Application Form & Beneficiary List

Punjab Pension Scheme 2022 Online Registration, Download Punjab Pension Scheme Application Form PDF & Check Beneficiary List Online

There are many citizens throughout the country who are financially weak and unable to fulfill their day-to-day needs. In order to provide financial support to these citizens both the Central and state governments implement various types of pension schemes. The government of Punjab also implements Punjab Pension Scheme in order to provide financial security to old-age citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities. Today we are going to provide you with complete details regarding this scheme like its objective, benefits, features, eligibility, required documents, application procedure, beneficiary list, etc. So if you want to take the benefit of the Punjab pension scheme then you are requested to go through this article very carefully till the end.

About Punjab Pension Scheme 2022

The government of Punjab has launched Punjab Pension Scheme in order to provide financial security to old age citizens, widows, persons with disabilities, etc. Only those citizens who belong to the economically weaker section of society are able to take benefit from this scheme. This scheme enables all the needy citizens to finance their day-to-day expenses without depending on anyone. If you want to take the benefit of this scheme then you are required to submit a duly filled form attached with all the required documents to the concerned authority. After submitting the form the concerned authority will verify all your documents. After successful verification, the amount of pension will be disbursed into the bank account of the beneficiary. The bank account of the beneficiary should be linked with an Aadhar Card in order to receive a pension.

Types Of Punjab Pension Scheme

Old-age pension-

The government of Punjab has launched this scheme for old-age citizens of Punjab who do not have a proper income source. All the citizens of Punjab whose annual income is below Rs 60000 can apply under this scheme. The government is going to provide a Rs 750 per month pension under this scheme. The minimum age of women applicants to apply under the scheme is 58 years and men applicants are 65 years. Citizens can collect Application forms from the district social security officer, child development project officer, Seva Kendra, department website, SDM office, Anganwadi Centre, Panchayat, and BDPO office. The verification of the form will be done by the child development project officer within one month from the date of submitting the application.

Financial assistance to widows and destitute women-

Under this scheme financial assistance of Rs 750 per month is provided to widows and destitute women whose annual income is not more than Rs 60000. Women of age below 58 years and unmarried women above the age of 30 years can take the benefit of this scheme. Under the scheme application forms will be collected from district social security officers, child development project officers, Seva Kendra, department website, SDM office, Anganwadi Centre, Panchayat, and BDPO office. The verification of the form will be done by the child development project officer within one month from the date of submitting the application.

Financial assistance to dependent children-

The government of Punjab has launched this pension scheme for dependent children. Under the scheme financial assistance of Rs 750 per month is provided to the children below the age of 20 years whose mother or father or both have passed away or whose parents are regularly absent from home or have become physically or mentally incapable to look after the family. The total annual income of the family should not be more than Rs 60000. Under the scheme application forms will be collected from district social security officers, child development project officers, Seva Kendra, department website, SDM office, Anganwadi Centre, Panchayat, and BDPO office. The verification of the form will be done by the child development project officer within one month from the date of submitting the application.

Financial assistance to persons with disability-

This Scheme is launched for those persons who have disabilities so that they can be able to earn their livelihood. Under this scheme financial assistance of Rs 750 per month is provided to those handicapped persons who have more than 50% disability. The benefit of this scholarship scheme is also provided to mentally retarded citizens. The annual family income, in order to get the benefit of this scheme, is Rs 60000. Under the scheme application forms will be collected from district social security officers, child development project officers, Seva Kendra, department website, SDM office, Anganwadi Centre, Panchayat, and BDPO office. The verification of the form will be done by the child development project officer within one month from the date of submitting the application.

Indira Gandhi National old age pension scheme-

This scheme has been launched by the government of Punjab in order to provide pensions to elderly citizens of Punjab. For those citizens whose age is between 60 years to 79 years pension of Rs 200 per month will be provided and for those people whose age is above 80 years pension of Rs 500 per month will be provided. In order to get the benefit of this scheme, the age of the applicant should be 60 years or more. The applicant must belong to the below poverty line category. Only those persons who are covered in the socio-economic caste census 2011 will be able to take benefit from this scheme.

Indira Gandhi National widow pension scheme-

All those widows who belong to the below poverty line category will be able to take benefit of this pension scheme. The minimum age to get the benefit of this scheme is 40 years. Those women whose age is between 40 to 79 years will be provided with a pension of Rs 300 per month and those women whose age is 80 years and above will be provided with a pension of Rs 500 per month. Only those persons who are covered in the socio-economic caste census 2011 will be provided the benefit of this scheme.

Indira Gandhi National disability pension scheme-

This pension scheme has been launched for those persons who have a disability level up to 80% or more. The minimum age to apply under the pension scheme is 18 years. Those citizens whose age is between 18 years to 79 years will be provided with a pension of Rs 300 per month and those persons whose age is above 80 years will be provided with a pension of Rs 500 per month. Dwarfs citizens will also be provided pension under this scheme

Financial assistance to acid victims-

This scheme has been launched for those women who have suffered an acid attack. Under this scheme financial assistance of Rs, 8000 per month will be provided to the victim for rehabilitation. This scheme has been launched with the objective to provide monthly financial assistance to those females who have suffered an acid attacks and rendered 40% disability. Under this scheme, the victim or parents of the victim or guardian or legal heir or family member or any other relative may submit an application to the concerned district security officer. The amount of pension will be transferred into the account of the beneficiary

Key Highlights Of Punjab Pension Scheme

Name Of The Scheme	Punjab Pension Scheme
Launched By	Government Of Punjab
Beneficiary	Citizens Of Punjab
Objective	To Provide Pension To The Needy Citizens
Official Website	Click Here
Year	2022
State	Punjab
Mode Of Application	Offline

Objective Of Punjab Pension Scheme

The main objective of the Punjab pension scheme is to provide pensions to all the needy citizens of the state. Through this scheme, pension is provided to widows, persons with disabilities and old age citizens of Punjab. Now the citizens of Punjab are not required to depend on others for their day-to-day needs because the government of Punjab is going to provide them with a pension. Through this pension, they can finance their expenditure. This scheme will also improve the standard of living of the beneficiaries. Other than that Punjab pension scheme will also bring improvement in the financial condition of the beneficiaries.

Benefits And Features Of Punjab Pension Scheme

The government of Punjab has launched Punjab pension scheme
This scheme has been launched in order to provide financial security to the old age citizens, widows and persons with disability
Only those citizens who belong to the economically weaker section of society are able to take the benefit of this scheme
This scheme enables all the needy citizens to finance their day to day expenses without depending on others
If you want to take the benefit of this scheme then you are required to submit a duly filled form attached with all the required documents to the concerned authority
After submitting the form the concerned authority will verify all your documents
After successful verification the amount of pension will be disbursed into the bank account of the beneficiary
In order to receive pension the bank account of the beneficiary should be linked with Aadhar card

Financial Assistance Provided Under Punjab Pension Scheme

Name Of Scheme	Financial Assistance (Per Month)
Old age pension	Rs 750/-
Financial assistance to widows and destitute women	Rs 750/-
Financial assistance to dependent children	Rs 750/-
Financial assistance to persons with disability	Rs 750/-
Indira Gandhi National old age pension scheme	For age group 60-79 years- Rs 200/- For age group 80 and above- Rs 500/-
Indira Gandhi National widow pension scheme	For age group 40-79 years- Rs 300/- For age group 80 and above- Rs 500/-
Indira Gandhi National disability pension scheme	For age group 18 to 79 years- Rs 300/- For age group 18 and above- Rs 500/-
Financial assistance to acid victims	Rs 8000

Eligibility Criteria Of Punjab Pension Scheme

Name Of Scheme	Eligibility
Old age pension	The age of the female applicant should be 58 years or more and the age of the male applicant should be 65 years or more total annual income of the applicant should not be more than Rs 60000 which includes business or rental or interest income per the report of the revenue department applicant having maximum 2.5-acre chahi land and maximum 5-acre barani land ownership or 5-acre land in waterlogged area can also apply for this scheme
Financial assistance to widows and destitute women	The age of widow applicant should be below 50 years and unmarried women are 30 yearsThe total annual income of the applicant should be Rs 60000 or less (including business, rental, and interest income)
Financial assistance to dependent children	The age of the child should be below 21 years only those children can take the benefit of this scheme whose mother/father or both have passed away ot parents are regularly absent from the home or have become physically or mentally incapable to look after financial needs of the family total annual income should be Rs 60,000 including business, rental or interest income
Financial assistance to persons with disability	Only those citizens who have more than 50% disability will be able to take benefit of this schemeMentally disabled people are also eligible to take benefit of this schemeAnnual income of the applicant should not be more than Rs 60000 including business, rental or interest income
Indira Gandhi National old-age pension scheme	The minimum age to apply under the scheme is 60 years only those applicants who belong to below poverty line category can apply under this scheme person covered in socio-economic caste census 2011 can also get the benefit of this scheme
Indira Gandhi National widow pension scheme	Minimum age to apply under the scheme 40 years those persons who are covered in socio-economic caste census 2011 can take the benefit of this scheme applicant should belong to below poverty line category
Indira Gandhi National disability pension scheme	The applicant should belong to below poverty line category those persons who are covered in socio-economic caste census 2011 can also apply under this scheme minimum age to apply under the scheme is 18 years disability level should be 80% or more dwarfs citizens are also eligible to apply under this scheme
Financial assistance to acid victims	The acid attack victim must be a resident of PunjabApplicant is required to submit the application to the district social security officer is mandatory to submit a medical certificate issued by the civil surgeon along with an application

Required Documents To Apply Under Punjab Pension Scheme

Name Of Scheme	Documents Required
Old-age pension	Aadhar card or voter ID card or voter list or matriculation certificate or a birth certificate issued by registrar of birth and death department every proof regarding age
Financial assistance to widows and destitute women	Death certificate of husband Self-declaration Aadhar card or voter ID card or voter list or matriculation certificate or a birth certificate issued by registrar of birth and death department every proof regarding age
Financial assistance to dependent children	Aadhar card or voter ID card or voter list or matriculation certificate or a birth certificate issued by registrar of birth and death department every proof regarding age Age proof of children
Financial assistance to persons with disability	SMO/civil surgeon certificate of disability Aadhar card or voter ID card or voter list or matriculation certificate or a birth certificate issued by registrar of birth and death department every proof regarding age
Indira Gandhi National old-age pension scheme	Aadhar card or voter ID card or voter list or matriculation certificate or a birth certificate issued by registrar of birth and death department every proof regarding age
Indira Gandhi National widow pension scheme	Aadhar card or voter ID card or voter list or matriculation certificate or a birth certificate issued by registrar of birth and death department every proof regarding age
Indira Gandhi National disability pension scheme	Aadhar card or voter ID card or voter list or matriculation certificate or a birth certificate issued by registrar of birth and death department every proof regarding age
Financial assistance to acid victims	Medical certificate Copy of FIR Bank account details Attested copy of voter list or electoral photo identity card or Aadhar card or passport or driving licence or residence certificate

Procedure To Apply Under Punjab Pension Scheme

Now you have to take a printout of thIs form
After that you have to fill all the required details which are as follows:-
- Relation with beneficiary
- Below poverty line card number
- Application processing office
- Residential area of applicant
- Name of father or husband
- Annual income from all sources
After that you have to attach all the required documents
Now you have to submit this form in the concerned authority
By following this procedure you can apply under Punjab pension scheme

Procedure To Apply Under Old Age Pension Scheme

Now take a printout of it
After that you have to fill all the required details which are as follows
- Relation with beneficiary
- Below poverty line card number
- Application processing office
- Residential area of applicant
- Name of father or husband
- Annual income from all sources
After that you have to attach all the required documents
Now you have to submit this form in the concerned department
By following this procedure you can apply under old age pension scheme