Official Documents

Entitlements

Eligibility

There are five major national pension schemes (many states also have their own schemes):
Eligibility (as per central guidelines)
 Entitlement (central contribution only - see state-wise pages for state contribution)
60 years of age and above
Below the Poverty Line (BPL)		₹200 per month*
₹500 per month, for 80 years of age and above*

40-59 years of age
Below the Poverty Line (BPL)		₹300 per month*
Severe or Multiple Disabilities
Below the Poverty Line (BPL)		₹300 per month*

National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)
Death of primary breadwinner between 18 - 59 years of age
Below the Poverty Line (BPL)		Lumpsum amount of ₹20,000*
*state governments are expected to contribute an equal amount to double the entitlement

Other state-specific Pension Schemes

Useful Information

Website:
Contact:
Minister (Ministry of Rural Development)
Secretary (Ministry of Rural Development)
Project Directors (District Rural Development Agency / Zilla Parishad)
District Collectors / Deputy Commissioner

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