Himachal Pradesh
Type
Old age
Disabled person
Widow/Deserted/Single Women
Lepers
Criteria
60 years of age and above without any adequate means of support
Do not have any adult child
Annual income less than ₹9000 or
Family annual income less than ₹15000
Adult
Disability certificate from medical council
Disability not less than 40%
Do not have any adult child
Annual income less than ₹9000 or
Family annual income less than ₹15000
Children
Disability certificate by medical officer
Disability 70% or more
Parents/guardian annual income less than ₹15000
Widow or deserted women or single women aged 45 years or more without adequate means of subsistence
Annual income less than ₹9000 or
Family income less than ₹15000
No age limit
Permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh
Don't work in any government/semi-government department or board
Treated by the Department of Health
Type
Old Age
Disabled person
Widow/Deserted/Single Women
Lepers
Pension
60-70 years
80 years and above
₹500 per month
₹1000 per month
₹500 per month
₹500 per month
₹500 per month
Application Form [for all social security pensions]
Receive
The pension disbursement is done through e-Kalyan software directly into Bank Accounts, Money orders and Post Office Savings Bank Account
General Secretary (Social Justice and Empowerment Department)
Joint Secretary (Social Justice and Empowerment Department)
Director (Social Justice and Empowerment Department)
Deputy Director (Welfare)
District Welfare Officer (Headquarters)
Website
Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Enquire
Public Information officer (Department of Social Justice and Empowerment)
First Appellate Authority (State Social Welfare Board)
Complain
Penalty
The penalty imposed shall be more than ₹1000 but not more than ₹5000. The penalty will be borne by the designated officer in personal.
Monitor
News
Himachal Pradesh CM reitrates resolve of the government for all-around development of the State (India Education Diary, 25 December 2013)