New Pension Yojana: Many types of government schemes are being run by the Uttar Pradesh government for the benefit of the elderly. Old age pension scheme is also one of these schemes being run by the government. Under this scheme, financial assistance is to be provided through pension to the elderly who have crossed the age of 60 years.
However, to take advantage of this scheme, one has to visit the government office. Many times it is not possible for the elderly to do this. In such a situation, today we are going to tell you how you can take advantage of this scheme without going to the office. Please tell that you can also apply in the old age pension scheme of Uttar Pradesh government through online mode.
This much pension is given to the elderly
Under the Vaddha Pension Scheme of the UP Government, a pension of Rs 1,000 is given every month to the elderly by the UP Government. In this, Rs 800 is given by the state government and Rs 200 is given by the central government. Only those people who are residents of Uttar Pradesh can apply for this scheme.
Whereas the annual income of a family living in rural areas should be Rs 46,080 and the income of a family living in urban areas should be Rs 56,460. Apart from this, it is important for the applicant that he is not taking benefit of any other scheme.
These documents are necessary
To take advantage of old age pension, you must have Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank details, passport size photo, income certificate, ration card and age certificate. To apply in this scheme, first of all you have to go to its official website sspy-up.gov.in. Here you will see the option of online application. By clicking on it you will have to fill the form. After this you have to upload the documents. After this you have to submit the form by filling the captcha code.
