The “Pension Scheme to Old Age Persons (Senior Citizen)” is implemented by the Social Welfare Department of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. This scheme is designed to support senior citizens in meeting their basic needs during old age by providing them with a monthly pension. It targets residents of the UT who are 60 years or older, have an annual family income not exceeding ₹1.5 lakh, and are not receiving financial assistance under any other old age pension scheme. Eligible citizens are identified by their respective Gram Sabhas, and the Panchayat Secretary disburses the pension via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on the first day of every month.
Benefits
- For Senior Citizens Aged 60–69 Years:
Monthly pension of ₹1,500. - For Senior Citizens Aged 70 Years and Above:
Monthly pension of ₹2,000. - Mode of Disbursement:
The pension is directly transferred into the beneficiary’s bank account by the Panchayat Secretary, in the presence of the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat members, and other designated officials.
Eligibility
- Domicile Requirement:
The applicant must be a domicile of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. - Age:
The applicant must be 60 years or older. - Income Criterion:
The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000. - Exclusivity:
The applicant should not be receiving financial assistance under any other old age pension scheme. - Economic Status:
The applicant must be destitute, having little or no means of subsistence and no family or relatives to depend upon. - Identification:
Eligible citizens are identified through Gram Sabhas, and the register is maintained by the Panchayat Secretary in coordination with the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO).
Application Process
Offline
- Collection of Application Form:
- The applicant can collect the application form from the office of the District Panchayat or Municipal Council of the concerned district. Alternatively, the form may be downloaded from the official website.
- Filling the Form:
- Carefully fill out the application form and attach all necessary documents.
- Submission:
- Submit the duly filled application form, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the concerned District Panchayat/Municipal Council, at the Gram Panchayat/District Panchayat/Municipal Council office.
- Verification and Approval:
- Field-level staff verify the submitted documents and scrutinize the application. An annual life certificate is also collected from the beneficiaries.
- The Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer reviews and approves the application.
- Disbursement:
- Once approved, the payment is disbursed directly into the bank account of the senior citizen by the fifth of every month.
- Processing Time:
- The application is typically processed within 30 days from the date of receipt.
Documents Required
- Proof of Age:
(In case of non-availability of age proof, the beneficiary will be referred to the Medical Board of the concerned district for verification.) - Income Certificate:
Issued by the Competent Authority. - Domicile Certificate:
Issued by the Competent Authority. - Bank Details:
Copy of the bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked). - Identity Proof:
Any one of the following: Election Card, Passport, or Ration Card. - Photographs:
Two passport-size photographs. - Undertaking/Affidavit:
In the prescribed proforma (Annexure II), confirming that the beneficiary is not receiving any other pension from any other department.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of this scheme?
To provide financial support and social security to senior citizens in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. - Who implements this scheme?
It is implemented by the Social Welfare Department of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. - Is this a one-time benefit or a recurring pension?
It is a recurring pension, disbursed monthly. - What is the pension amount?
₹1,500 per month for citizens aged 60–69 years and ₹2,000 per month for those aged 70 years and above. - How is the pension amount distributed?
The pension is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the beneficiary’s bank account. - Who is eligible for this scheme?
Senior citizens (60 years and above) domiciled in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, with an annual family income not exceeding ₹1,50,000, and not receiving any other pension. - Is there any domicile requirement?
Yes, the applicant must be a domicile of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. - Can a senior citizen receiving another old-age pension apply for this scheme?
No, the applicant must not be receiving financial assistance under any other old age pension scheme. - Is there any requirement regarding financial status?
Yes, the annual family income must not exceed ₹1,50,000. - How can one apply for this scheme?
By obtaining and filling out the application form from the local District Panchayat/Municipal Council office or downloading it from the official website, then submitting it along with the required documents. - Where should the completed application form be submitted?
It should be submitted to the Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat, or Municipal Council of the concerned district. - How long does the application process take?
The process typically takes up to 30 days from the date of receipt. - When will the pension amount be credited?
The pension is disbursed by the fifth of every month. - Can I receive the pension amount in cash?
No, the pension is transferred directly to the bank account via DBT.