Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana: ₹1,000 Monthly Pension for Senior Citizens in Jharkhand

Launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, the Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana provides financial support to senior citizens in Jharkhand who do not have a stable source of income. This Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme ensures that the pension amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Benefits

• Monthly Pension:
  Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,000 per month.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
• The applicant must be 60 years of age or older.
• Possession of a Voter ID card and Aadhaar Card is required.
• The applicant should not be receiving benefits under any other social security pension scheme.
• Neither the applicant nor their spouse should be a retired or permanently employed person in Central/State Government or public sector undertakings.
• The applicant or their spouse should not be a recipient of any government pension from Central/State Government or public sector undertakings.
• The applicant’s family must not be income tax payees.

Application Process

Offline Process

1. Obtain Application Form:
   • Request the prescribed application form from the office of the Block Development Officer (BDO), Sub Divisional Officer (SDO), or Circle Officer.
2. Fill in Details:
   • Complete the form by filling in all mandatory fields and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
3. Submit Application:
   • Submit the completed and signed application form along with the necessary documents to:
     • The office of the BDO in rural areas, or
     • The office of the SDO or Circle Officer in Municipalities and notified areas.

Documents Required

• Copy of Voter ID card (for applicants aged 18 years or more).
• Copy of Aadhaar Card (or a self-declaration if an Aadhaar Card is not available).
• Copy of Bank Passbook.
• Self-declaration regarding eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana?
  It is a pension scheme for senior citizens in Jharkhand, providing financial support through a monthly pension.

• Which department has launched this scheme?
  The scheme is launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand.

• What is the primary criterion for eligibility?
  The applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand, 60 years or older, and not receiving any other government pension.

• What is the rate of the pension?
  The pension is ₹1,000 per month.

• Is the pension provided in cash?
  No, the pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

• What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
  Required documents include a Voter ID card, Aadhaar Card (or a self-declaration if unavailable), Bank Passbook, and a self-declaration regarding eligibility.

• Is there an income criterion for eligibility?
  Yes, the applicant’s family should not be income tax payees.

• Can a widow/widower avail of this scheme?
  Yes, as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria.

• Is there a provision for retroactive pension payment if the application is delayed?
  Specific details regarding retroactive payments are provided in the scheme guidelines.

• What if an applicant does not possess an Aadhaar Card?
  Applicants without an Aadhaar Card must submit a self-declaration for not having one.