The Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme is a welfare initiative by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. It aims to provide a monthly pension of ₹600 to destitute senior citizens in Maharashtra, thereby supporting their financial security. The scheme is fully funded by the state government and targets two groups of pensioners based on their economic status.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
- Group (A): Destitute men and women aged 65 or above from families listed as “Below Poverty Line” receive a total pension of ₹600 per month. This is split as:
- ₹200 per month from the Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme (Central Government).
- ₹400 per month from the Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme.
- Group (B): Destitute men and women aged 65 or above, whose families are not BPL but have an annual income of ₹21,000 or less, receive a full pension of ₹600 per month provided entirely under the state scheme.
- Group (A): Destitute men and women aged 65 or above from families listed as “Below Poverty Line” receive a total pension of ₹600 per month. This is split as:
Eligibility
- Citizenship:
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Residency:
- Must be a domicile/permanent resident of Maharashtra for at least 15 years.
- Age and Socioeconomic Status:
- The applicant must be 65 years or older.
- Either the applicant’s name appears on the BPL list or the family’s annual income does not exceed ₹21,000.
- Destitution:
- The applicant should be classified as destitute.
Application Process
Online Process via Aaple Sarkar (Maha DBT)
- Registration:
- Visit the official portal of Aaple Sarkar (Maha DBT). On the right pane, click “New User? Register Here”.
- Verify your email ID and mobile number via OTP.
- Fill in mandatory details in the “Applicant Detail” section (including full name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, occupation, etc.).
- Complete the “Applicant’s Address” section with address details in both English and Marathi.
- In the “Mobile No. & Username Verification” section, provide a 10-digit mobile number, PAN No, username, and email ID (verified via OTP), along with creating a password.
- Upload a passport-sized photograph (JPEG format; file size: 5–20 KB; width: 160 pixels; height: 200–212 pixels).
- Upload any one acceptable document as proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.) and one for proof of address.
- Read and accept the declaration, then click “Register”.
- Application Submission:
- Log in using your credentials.
- Select “Already Registered? Login Here” and choose your district from the dropdown.
- Click “All Schemes”, then select the relevant scheme from the dropdown.
- Fill in all mandatory fields, upload the required documents, and click “Apply”.
- An acknowledgement with an Application ID will be generated and sent to your registered email and mobile number.
- Tracking:
- Use the “My Applied Scheme History” section to check the status of your application (e.g., Under Scrutiny / Approved / Rejected / Fund Disbursed).
Offline Process
- Applicants may also submit a hard copy of the application form available at the District Social Welfare Offices. (Please refer to the official guidelines for further details.)
Documents Required
- Primary Documents:
- Aadhaar Card.
- Two passport-sized photographs (signed across).
- Proof of age.
- Income Certificate or BPL Card (if applicable).
- Residential Certificate or Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra.
- Details of the Bank Account (including bank name, branch, address, IFSC, etc.).
- Additional Documents:
- Any other document as required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the amount of pension provided under this scheme?
A monthly pension of ₹600 is provided to eligible destitute senior citizens. -
Which group of pensioners falls under Group (A)?
Destitute men and women aged 65 or above from families listed as “Below Poverty Line” receive a combined pension of ₹600 per month (with ₹200 from the central scheme and ₹400 from the state scheme). -
Which group falls under Group (B) and what are the income criteria?
Destitute men and women aged 65 or above from non-BPL families, whose annual family income is less than or equal to ₹21,000, receive the full ₹600 per month from the state scheme. -
What is the age criterion for this scheme?
Applicants must be 65 years or older. -
How long must an applicant be a domicile/permanent resident of Maharashtra?
The applicant should have been a resident for at least 15 years. -
Where can I find the scheme guidelines in Marathi?
Scheme guidelines in Marathi are available on the official portal and in related official documents. -
How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
Mandatory fields are typically indicated by an asterisk (*) on the online portal. -
What is the full form of BPL?
BPL stands for Below Poverty Line. -
Where can I find the application form hard copy?
The hard copy of the application form can be obtained from the District Social Welfare Offices. -
What is the URL of the official portal of Aaple Sarkar (Maha DBT)?
The URL is available on the Government of Maharashtra’s official website dedicated to direct benefit transfers. -
How will my mobile number and email ID be verified?
Verification is done through OTPs sent to your registered mobile number and email ID. -
Is there any application fee?
There is no application fee for this scheme. -
Can applicants from neighboring states apply?
No, only domiciled/permanent residents of Maharashtra are eligible.