The Madhu Babu Pension Yojana is a social welfare initiative under the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha. This scheme provides financial assistance to economically weaker elderly citizens and widows, as well as to persons with benchmark disabilities who are unable to perform normal work due to deformity or other disabilities notified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. Beneficiaries already covered under the State Old Age Pension Scheme, 1989 and the Orissa Disability Pension Scheme, 1985 are also included under this program.
Benefits
- Regular Financial Support:
- Provides a monthly pension of ₹500 or ₹700 based on age group.
- Empowerment for Vulnerable Groups:
- Supports economically weaker widows and persons with disabilities, ensuring social security.
- Inclusive Coverage:
- Beneficiaries under the State Old Age Pension Scheme and the Orissa Disability Pension Scheme are automatically covered.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident or domiciled in Odisha for at least 20 years.
- Legal Record: Should not have been convicted of any criminal offence involving moral turpitude.
- Qualifying Conditions: Must satisfy at least one of the following:
- Be aged 60 years or above.
- Be a widow.
- Be a leprosy patient with visible signs of deformity.
- Be a person aged 5 years or above who is unable to do normal work due to disability (including blindness, orthopedic handicap, mental retardation, or cerebral palsy).
- Be the widow of an AIDS patient or an AIDS patient identified by the State/District AIDS Control Society.
- Be an unmarried woman belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- Income Limit: Total family income should not exceed ₹24,000 per annum.
- Exclusive Benefit: The applicant must not be receiving any other pension from the Union or State Government or any government-aided organization.
Application Process
Online/Offline Process:
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the official website of the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Odisha.
- Select the Scheme:
- Navigate to the scheme tab and select “Madhu Babu Pension Yojana”. Click on “Proceed”.
- Complete the Application Form:
- An online application form will open. Fill in all the required details accurately.
- Upload Documents:
- Upload necessary documents including the income certificate and a bank passbook copy, among others.
- Submit the Form:
- Once completed, submit the application form.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card Scan Copy.
- Three Identical Attested Copies of Recent Passport-Size Photographs.
- Certificate Regarding Total Annual Family Income (issued by the concerned Tahasildar, except for WP-AIDS/DP-AIDS cases).
- Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority (mentioning the latest percentage of disability for DP category).
- Medical Certificate regarding leprosy, loss of limbs, or inability to perform normal work (from the competent authority/Medical Officer at a Local P.H.C. or Hospital, countersigned by the concerned Block Development Officer/Tahasildar for CLP).
- Recommendation from Orissa State AIDS Control Society (for DP-AIDS cases).
- Proof of Age:
- Acceptable documents include an Electoral Roll, Gram Panchayat/N.A.C./Municipality certificate, School Leaving Certificate, or Birth Registration Certificate.
- If none of these are available, an age certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon may be obtained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When was the “Madhu Babu Pension Yojana” launched?
A1: Specific launch details are provided by the department guidelines; the scheme has been operational under the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department.
Q2: Which department manages this scheme?
A2: It is managed by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha.
Q3: Can applicants from Tamil Nadu apply to this scheme?
A3: No, the scheme is exclusively for residents of Odisha.
Q4: What is the maximum pension amount one can receive through this scheme?
A4: Beneficiaries aged 80 and above receive ₹700 per month.
Q5: Is there an age-related criterion for this scheme?
A5: Yes, beneficiaries must be either 60 years or older, or meet one of the specified conditions related to disability or widowhood.
Q6: What will be the pension amount for a beneficiary aged 55?
A6: Beneficiaries under 60 do not qualify unless they meet other conditions (e.g., being a person with disability as per the specified criteria).
Q7: What will be the pension amount for a beneficiary aged 89?
A7: Beneficiaries aged 80 and above receive a pension of ₹700 per month.
Q8: Where can I find the link to the scheme guidelines?
A8: The guidelines are available on the official website of the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Odisha.
Q9: Will I be eligible if I am already receiving another pension?
A9: No, the applicant must not be in receipt of any other pension from the Union Government, State Government, or any government-aided organization.
Q10: Is there any income-related criteria in this scheme?
A10: Yes, the total family income should not exceed ₹24,000 per annum.
Q11: Where can I get the application form?
A11: The application form is available on the official website under the scheme tab.
Q12: What documents are required with the application form?
A12: Applicants must submit an Aadhaar scan, passport-size photographs, income certificate, disability/medical certificates as applicable, and proof of age.
Q13: What documents are accepted as proof of age?
A13: Acceptable documents include an Electoral Roll, certificate from Gram Panchayat/N.A.C./Municipality, School Leaving Certificate, or Birth Registration Certificate; alternatively, an age certificate from a qualified Medical Officer.
Q14: What if the applicant does not possess any proof of age?
A14: In such cases, an age certificate from a Medical Officer (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon) from the nearest P.H.C./Hospital may be obtained.
Q15: How many copies of recent passport-size photographs are required?
A15: Three identical attested copies are required.