Delhi Govt Launches Portal for Old-Age Pension Scheme

Delhi government expanded its old-age pension scheme to include an additional 80,000 senior citizens, raising the total number of beneficiaries to 5.3 lakh. AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a press conference, highlighted the government’s commitment to social welfare and announced the launch of an online portal to make the application process more accessible. The new initiative aims to streamline the pension distribution process and ensure more senior citizens benefit from the scheme.

The government also introduced new pension amounts, depending on the age of the applicants. Senior citizens between the ages of 60-69 will receive Rs 2,000 monthly, while those aged 70 and above will receive Rs 2,500 per month. Additionally, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj announced plans to provide a monthly pension of Rs 5,000 for differently-abled individuals.

Key Details of the Old-Age Pension Scheme

• Announcement: The scheme will benefit an additional 80,000 senior citizens, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 5.3 lakh.
• Launch of Portal: A dedicated online portal was launched on November 24 to facilitate pension applications for senior citizens.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: Must be at least 60 years old.
• Residency: Must be a resident of Delhi for at least five years.
• Income: Annual family income should be less than Rs 1 lakh.
• Bank Account: Applicants must have a valid bank account.
• No Other Government Pension: The applicant must not be receiving a pension or financial assistance from any other government scheme.
• Aadhar Card: The applicant should have an Aadhar Card with the address of Delhi.

Pension Amounts

• Senior citizens aged 60-69 will receive Rs 2,000 per month.
• Senior citizens aged 70 and above will receive Rs 2,500 per month.
• Differently-abled individuals will soon receive Rs 5,000 monthly, as per plans announced by Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj.

Application Process

• Senior citizens must visit the Delhi government’s e-portal to submit their applications.
• The portal was launched on November 24, and already 10,000 applications have been received.