socialwelfare.delhi.gov.in : Old Age Assistance Scheme

Organisation : Government of NCT of Delhi
Portal Name : Social Welfare/Rehabilitation Services
Scheme Name : Old Age Assistance Scheme
Applicable For : Persons above 60 years of age
Applicable State : Delhi
Website : https://socialwelfare.delhi.gov.in/social/financial-assistance-schemes
Apply Here : https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/Account/Login

What is Delhi Old Age Assistance Scheme?

The Delhi Old Age Assistance Scheme, also known as the Delhi Old Age Pension Scheme, is a welfare program by the Delhi government that provides financial aid to eligible senior citizens in the form of monthly pensions. This scheme aims to support senior citizens by providing them with a regular income to meet their basic needs.

Related / Similar Scheme : Delhi Financial Assistance To Persons With Special Needs

Eligibility Criteria of Delhi Old Age Assistance Scheme

The applicant shall be entitled for financial assistance if he/she is:
** 60 years and above of age without any adequate means of support
** A resident of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for at least 5 years preceding the date of submission of application
** His/her annual family income should not be more than Rs. 1,00,000/- p.a.(Rs.one lakh per annum) from all sources, family meaning the wife/husband, disabled children, unmarried or divorced/separated daughters/sisters, parents who are solely dependent on the applicant
** Has a ‘singly-operated’ account in any Bank for receiving the payment through Public Financial Management System(PFMS).
** This provision may be relaxed in the case of mentally challenged applicants or those who come under the purview of Legal Guardianship as per rules of National Trust.
** Is not in receipt of any pension/financial assistance from Central/State Govt./MCD/NDMC or any other source for this purpose.
** The Applicant should have an Aadhaar number or should have enrolled with UIDAI for Aadhaar number.

Document Required For Delhi Old Age Assistance Scheme

(A.) Proof of Residence:
Any one of the documents listed below (which clearly show at least 5 years of residence in Delhi)
** Ration Card
** Voter I-card
** Passport
** Driving License
** Birth certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths
** Death certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths
** Insurance policy document
** Immunization card of any family member
** Medical records of treatment in Delhi
** Electricity Bill
** Water Bill
** Telephone Bill
** Gas connection receipt
** Bank passbook
** Caste certificate issued in Delhi
** Student I-card
** Service identity card of public/private sector company/ established concern
** Property document
** Any other document which clearly shows at least 5 years of residence in Delhi

(B.) Proof of Age:
Any one of the documents listed below
** Birth certificate issued by MCD/Registrar of Births & Deaths
** School leaving certificate of class last attended
** Matriculation/10th certificate
** Hospital discharge slip at the time of birth of the child
** Driving license
** Passport
** PAN Card
** Ration Card
** Voter Card
** Immunization card
** Age assessment medical certificate
** Any document issued by the Govt./ Govt. recognized body stating date and place of birth

(C.) A self-declaration by the applicant regarding his/her family income as given in the form.
(D.) The form also needs to be recommended by a Gazetted Officer of Central/State Govt. or MP/MLA and the accompanying documents should also be attested.

(E.) In case “No Documentary Evidence” is available with the applicant in r/o proof of residence,

i) the applicant will need to produce statements of any of the two witnesses from the following list, stating the period of applicant’s length of stay in Delhi-

** Public representative such as MP of the area, MLA of the area,
** President or General Secretary of RWA of the locality
** Two neighbours of the applicant with their contact details
** Registered women SHGs’/Mahila Mandal’s President or General Secretary
** ICDS Supervisors/ ASHA workers of the area
** Gazetted Officer of the Central/Delhi Govt.

ii) Along with the witness’s statement, the relevant document for the photo identity proof, residence and length of saty for the witnesses shall also have to be appended with the application, clearly showing that the witnesses themselves have been around in the same for all except Public representative such as MP/MLA of the area.

Other Conditions:
1. It will be obligatory for the beneficiary to inform of any change in address and/or bank details like change in bank, a/c no. etc.

Quantum of Delhi Old Age Assistance

Rs. 2,000/- p.m. remitted quarterly for beneficiaries aged between 60-69 years(This enhanced quantam will be payable only to those beneficiaries who have linked their bank account with Aadhaar and are receiving pension through Adhaar Payment Bridge System (DBT)). Additional Rs.500/-p.m. to SC/ST/Minority community Beneficiaries.Rs. 2,500/- p.m. remitted quarterly for all beneficiaries 70 years and above.

The enhancement for such beneficiaries will be done in April of each financial year Old Age Assistance is remitted directly into the Bank account of beneficiaries through the ECS system of RBI or through AEPS as per the Aadhaar Number of the Beneficiary. The Concerned District Social Welfare Officer is the competent authority for verification, sanction and payment of the assistance under the scheme. In the event of sanction of assistance, it shall be payable from the month succeeding the month of receipt of application complete in all respects.