Monthly Pension Scheme: ₹ 5000 Up for Grabs for Widows and Unmarried Men, Check Eligibility and How to Apply

Monthly Pension Scheme:  As an initiative to support financially to vulnerable people in India, the Indian government has introduced a monthly pension of ₹5,000 for widows and unmarried men. This will support these persons who normally deal with financial challenges due to various reasons.

Details about New Pension Scheme

The new scheme is a part of broader social welfare strategies of the government that focus on inclusion of underprivileged sections. This scheme will provide help to thousands of persons in the country. They can live a respectful life with this financial assistance from the government.
•    The pension is intended to be a lifelong support, subject to annual reviews.
•    The amount will be credited directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
•    A dedicated helpline has been set up for queries.
•    ₹5,000 monthly amount will be provided as pension

Eligibility and Documents for New Scheme

Government wants to make sure that the right individuals get the benefits of the scheme. Hence, precise eligibility criteria have been mentioned which are as follows:
•    Must be a resident of India (Ration card, voter ID or any other supporting document will be required).
•    Age should be above 40 years (Birth certificate, Aadhaar card or any other such document can be used).
•    Monthly income should not be above ₹10,000 (Income certificate issued by a competent authority will be required).
•    Must have a bank account (Bank account details will be required for direct transfer of the pension amount)

How to Apply For the Scheme?

•    Visit the official portal dedicated to social welfare schemes.
•    Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
•    Fill application form with correct details.
•    Upload the necessary documents for proof of eligibility.
•    Submit the application and keep the reference number for future reference.

This new pension scheme is launched by the government for the benefits of underprivileged sections of the society in India. This financial assistance of government will help them to live a dignified life.