Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme. ₹200-500/month centrally for BPL elderly 60+. State governments add top-up. Total ₹1,000-3,000 in most states.
Old age pension eligibility?+
60+ years (some states 65+). BPL or income limit (varies state). No regular pension from other sources. Indian citizen. Aadhaar mandatory.
Old age pension amount by state?+
Delhi ₹2,500, Andhra ₹3,000, Telangana ₹2,016, Tamil Nadu ₹1,000, Karnataka ₹1,200, UP ₹1,000, MP ₹600. Combines IGNOAPS + state addition.
How to apply old age pension?+
At gram panchayat (rural) or municipality (urban). Aadhaar, age proof, BPL card, bank account, photo. Online via state portals (some states). Free service.
Pension for senior citizens with PF?+
EPS pension different from old age pension. Can have both: EPS (after 10 years EPF) + IGNOAPS (if BPL). State pension may exclude organized sector retirees.
Old age pension delay?+
Submit Jeevan Pramaan annually (Nov-Jan). Update Aadhaar + bank linking. Visit district collector if delay > 3 months. Many delays due to system issues - persistence helps.
Disability pension separate?+
IGNDPS for disabled (18-79). ₹300-500 central. State adds. Disability certificate (40%+) required. Can combine if eligible (rare).
Pension increase recently?+
Some states raised: Delhi to ₹2500 (2024), Karnataka ₹1200, Telangana ₹2016. Central IGNOAPS ₹200 unchanged since 2007 - states top-up varies.