Effective from 1st December 2012, this pension scheme is designed for retired Home Guard and Women Home Guard Volunteers in Tripura. The scheme offers a fixed monthly pension of ₹750 per head without any additional allowances. It is applicable only to those who have retired on superannuation or due to medical invalidation, and no arrears will be paid. Pension payments are exclusively credited to the pensioner’s bank account.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
Pension is provided at a rate of ₹750 per head per month.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a retired Home Guard or Women Home Guard Volunteer.
- A minimum service period of 20 years is required.
- Retirement must have been on superannuation or due to medical invalidation only.
Exclusions
- Persons receiving pensions from other sources (excluding social pensions) are not eligible under this scheme.
Application Process
Offline
- Applicants must apply offline. Specific application procedures are in progress.
- Upon successful submission, the pension will be credited to the pensioner’s bank account monthly.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Age / Date of Birth
- Proof of Address
- Proof of being a Retired Home Guard or Women Home Guard Volunteer
- Proof showing a minimum of 20 years of service
- Proof that retirement was on superannuation or due to medical invalidation only
- Domicile Certificate
- Details of the Aadhaar-linked Bank Account
Frequently Asked Questions
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What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
Applicants must submit documents including Aadhaar Card, identity proof, age proof, address proof, service verification, domicile certificate, and Aadhaar-linked bank account details. -
What is the monthly pension amount under this scheme?
The pension amount is fixed at ₹750 per head per month. -
Who is the sanctioning authority for this scheme?
The sanctioning authority details are provided in the scheme guidelines. -
Will the pension be paid in cash?
No, pension payments will be directly credited to the pensioner’s bank account. -
Who is excluded from applying for this scheme?
Individuals receiving pensions from other sources (except social pensions) are excluded. -
What is the minimum service period required to be eligible?
A minimum of 20 years of service is required. -
Are Women Home Guard Volunteers eligible?
Yes, both retired Home Guard and Women Home Guard Volunteers are eligible.