Pension Scheme to Old Age Persons (Senior Citizen)
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial support to eligible senior citizens to cater to their basic needs. The scheme benefits senior citizens aged 60 years and above,...
Senior citizens aged 60–69 years: Monthly pension of ₹1,500/-.
Senior citizens aged 70 years and above: Monthly pension of ₹2,000/-.
**Note:** The mode of fund transfer shall be Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a domicile of the Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
The applicant should be 60 years or older.
The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-.
The applicant should not be receiving financial assistance under any other old age pension scheme.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Application Process:**
**Step 1:** The applicant can collect the application form from the office of the District Panchayat or Municipal Council of the concerned district.
Alternatively, the form can be [downloaded](https://dnhpanchayat.in/uploads/scheme/ApplicationFormsNSAP.pdf) from the official website.
**Step 2:** The applicant should carefully fill out the application form and attach all necessary documents.
**Step 3:** The duly filled application form, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the concerned District Panchayat/Municipal Council, should be submitted to the Gram Panchayat/District Panchayat/Municipal Council of the concerned district.
**Post Application Process:**
**Step 1:** Field-level staff of the District Panchayat/Municipal Council will verify the submitted documents and scrutinize the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Pension Scheme to Old Age Persons (Senior Citizen) / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
1. The applicant should be 60 years or older.
1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-.
1. The applicant should not be receiving financial assist...
What are the benefits of Pension Scheme to Old Age Persons (Senior Citizen)?
**Quantum & Nature of Assistance:**
1. Senior citizens aged 60–69 years: Monthly pension of ₹1,500/-.
2. Senior citizens aged 70 years and above: Monthly pension of ₹2,000/-.
**Note:** The mode of fund transfer shall be Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
How to apply online for Pension Scheme to Old Age Persons (Senior Citizen)?
**Offline**
**Application Process:**
**Step 1:** The applicant can collect the application form from the office of the District Panchayat or Municipal Council of the concerned district. Alternatively, the form can be [downloaded](https://dnhpanchayat.in/uploads/scheme/ApplicationFormsNSAP....