Delhi Pension Scheme: If you have attained an old age of above 60 years, then you are eligible for the Delhi pension scheme. All you have to is fill in the online pension form so that the Delhi Government can start the process of the pension scheme. And you will get the pension straight into your bank account.
It is formally known as Old Age Assistance as per the
notification by Delhi Government - (popularly known as Old Age Pension).
Age Wise Delhi Pension Amount
People of age between 60-69 years will get Rs 2000 per month
from the Delhi Government. This amount is for the general category. Therefore,
you will get Rs 24,000 per year into your bank account under the Delhi Pension
Scheme.
There is an exception case: if you come under the
SC/ST/Minority community, then you are eligible for an additional amount of Rs
500. Hence, your bank account will get credited with Rs 30,000 every year.
People who are 70+ years of age will get Rs 2,500 per month
into their bank account under the Delhi Pension Scheme. Hence, the total amount
of Rs 30,000 per year. There is no SC/ST/Minority community applicable in this
category.
What are the Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Pension Scheme?
We will tell you all the eligibility criteria for the Delhi
Pension Scheme that is as below:
- Your age should be above 60 years of age to get a pension into your account.
- You have to be a Delhi resident for a minimum period of 5 years before the date of pension application.
- The cumulative of your family income should be below Rs 1,00,000 from all sources. We should clarify some terms here: income from all sources means rent, interest/dividends on savings & investments, earnings from the farm, property sale proceeds, etc. Family means wife/husband, minor children, disabled children, unmarried, or divorced/separated daughters/sisters, parents who are solely dependent on the applicant. The applicant will need to give a self-declaration regarding income in the appropriate column provided in the application form.
- You must possess an Aadhaar Card for Delhi Pension Scheme.
- A bank account must be in your name; this means you shouldn’t have a joint bank account with anybody. The bank account should be in any Bank in the National Capital Territory of Delhi only for receiving the payment through Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
If you want to avail of old age pension in Delhi, then you
must not be receiving any financial aid from any other government entity.
Application Process for Delhi Pension Scheme
- Log in to the official portal of the e-District portal on www.edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
- Aadhaar Card is mandatory for Delhi Pension; otherwise, it won’t work.
- You have to self-attested your age proof, residence proof, bank a/c number (Single a/c). If you want to apply as SC/ST applicant for Delhi Pension Scheme, then you must possess a caste certificate on your name issued by Competent Authority. The other way to apply for Delhi Pension Scheme is as a Minority applicant. In this, you have to submit your self-declaration of the religion duly verified from the religious institution.
- Your passport size photo for the application.
- Income self-declaration provided on the portal stating your annual income.
The second way to apply for Delhi Pension Scheme is as below:
- You have to visit the official link of the New Delhi Municipal Council: https://online.ndmc.gov.in/wpension/apply_pension.aspx
- Fill in the required details, like, your name, father’s/husband’s name address, your annual income, date of birth, and mobile number, etc.
Conclusion
Pension is a financial aid provided by the Delhi Government
or Central Government to assist you in your old age. When you attain a certain
old age, then you can apply for Delhi Pension Scheme. We have enlisted all the
vital steps required to register for a pension form. If you find any problem in
requesting the Delhi pension scheme, then leave your comments in our comment
box, and we will surely help you.
Frequently Asked Questions on Delhi Pension Scheme
Question 1: What is the age decided by the government to
apply for Delhi Pension Scheme?
Answer 1: The applicant’s age should be 60 years of
age to apply for Delhi Pension Scheme.
Question 2: How can I apply for Delhi Pension Scheme?
Answer 2: There are two ways via which you can apply
for Delhi Pension Scheme. You can visit either of the links: www.edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
or https://online.ndmc.gov.in/wpension/apply_pension.aspx
Question 3: What is the amount set by the government for
the Delhi pension for old age?
Answer 3: You will get Rs 2,000 per month in your
bank account if you have attained the age of 60 years. If your age is above 70
years, then you will get Rs 2,500 per month in your bank account.