Delhi’s New Pension Scheme: Rs 2500 Monthly Aid - How To Apply Online

New Pension Plan: The Delhi government has introduced an updated pension scheme for senior citizens, offering financial support to residents aged 60 and above. Under the programme, senior citizens aged 60-69 will receive Rs 2,000 monthly, while those aged 70 and above will get Rs 2,500.

Eligible applicants from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minority communities can avail an additional Rs 500 per month.

Who qualifies for new pension scheme?

To qualify for the pension, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be 60 years or older.
• Must have lived in Delhi for at least five years before applying.
• The combined annual income of the applicant and their spouse should be less than Rs 1,00,000 from all sources, including rent, dividends, farming, property sales, etc.
• Must have a single-operated bank account in Delhi linked to the applicant’s Aadhaar number.
• Applicants should not be receiving any financial assistance or pension from the central or state government, local bodies, or any other source for the same purpose.

How to apply for new pension scheme

Applications can be submitted online via the e-District portal (www.edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in) or through the local District Social Welfare Office.

To apply for the pension scheme, applicants must provide several documents. These include proof of age, such as a birth certificate, voter ID, Aadhaar card, or a school-leaving certificate; proof of residence in Delhi for at least five years, which can be a ration card, voter card, Aadhaar card, or utility bills.

Applicants must also submit their bank account details, along with Aadhaar linkage, and a caste or self-declaration of religion certificate if they belong to the SC/ST or minority communities and are aged 60-69.

Additionally, a self-declaration of income, as provided on the portal, is required to confirm that the combined annual income of the applicant and their spouse is under Rs 1,00,000.

How your pension will be disbursed

The Social Welfare Department will verify applications and process approvals within 45 days. Monthly assistance is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).