An Old Age Pension scheme in the state of Assam was introduced by the former CM of the state, Mr Sarbananda Sonowal, with its title Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme. In this scheme, the citizen who turns 60 years or above will be selected for the old-age pension.
The Assam government started this scheme for the old-age people of the state. 13 lakh beneficiaries take advantage of this scheme. This scheme was stated by the former CM of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal, on the occasion of 149 Mahatma Gandhi Anniversary on 2nd October 2018. If your age is above 60 years and you are not getting any type of government scheme benefit, then this is your chance to get.
The complete process is explained step by step in this post. Interested Applicants for Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension have to fill the application form with the applicant’s name, fater of husband name, Wife or mother’s name, gender, application caste certificate, address, bank account information, applicant’s mobile number and applicant’s signature. When your form-filling process is completed, then submit it to your gram panchayat, nagarpalika or Nagar nigam. For online, you have to do it via the official assam.gov.in portal.
All the beneficiaries will get the monthly pension, and the government wants to provide some financial help when they reach old age. Every beneficiary will receive a monthly amount of Rs. 250 and be directly transferred to their bank account through the DBT system. Every eligible person will receive such payment on the 1st day of every month. This scheme covers 15000 to 20000 people from every constituency.Â
Assam Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme
To provide social and economic security to the senior citizens of Assam state, the government started this Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme on 2nd October 2018. From the same date, all the eligible beneficiaries received the monthly pension amount. The name of this scheme is taken from the Assamese Swahid Kushal Konwar, a freedom fighter. So all the residents of the Assam state aged 60 years or above will be eligible to apply for this scheme.
| Scheme Name | Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme |
| Type of Scheme | Old age pension |
| Beneficiaries | All senior citizens |
| Age limit | 60 years minimum |
| Pension amount | Rs. 250 per month |
| Announced By | Former CM of the state, Sarbananda Sonowal |
| When to receive pension | 1st of every month |
| Mode of Payment | DBT Mode |
Aim to Launch Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme
Government having the aim to provide financial security at the time of their old age. It is the time when people usually depend on other people. And this time, they become a burden on their family members. So as not to become a burden on the family members, the government wants to support them.
Features of Kushal Konwar Briddha/Old Age Pension Scheme
- Pension Amount: In this scheme, every deserving beneficiary will receive the monthly pension amount of Rs. 250/-.
- Payment Mode and Date: Every 1st day of every month, the pension amount is credited in the bank account number of beneficiaries through DBT Mode of Payment.
- Beneficiaries Targeted: This scheme is only for senior citizens of the state.
- Beneficiaries Cover: The Government aims to cover 15K to 20 K beneficiaries from each of the constituencies.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residence of Beneficiaries: be a citizen of the state of Assam.
- Age Criteria: The senior citizens with a minimum age of 60 years. There is no limit for upper age.
Who is not Eligible
- All those senior citizens who are taxpayers
- Citizens who are receiving any other pension
- Whose kids are in Government jobs?
List of Documents
- Residence Proof: Assam residence certificate, Bonafide certificate, Bill of Electricity and Water Bill, Ration Card holder.
- Identity proof: Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, DL, etc.
- Financial details: Income certificate, Bank account number details with Branch Name, IFSC Code for payment
- Senior Citizen Certificate: Submit age or birth certificate
How to Apply for the Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme Assam?
All the eligible beneficiaries will submit their pension application form offline through the Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Department. The application form is also available at your own Gram Panchayat Offices. Follow the application process.
- Get the application form from your local or nearest Gram Panchayat.
- The application form will be given to you, and then you need to enter the information as per your documents, like applicant Name, their Guardian Name, gender, Age, Category you belong to, Bank account details and active mobile number.
- The documents that you attached to the form must be self-attested, and you must also do the signature or thumb impression in the place of the applicant.
- Now, after completing the form, you have to submit your application form with documents to the same office from which you got the form.
- Then your form and documents undergo verification, and if you are selected for the scheme, you will get a pension amount every month.
Benefits of Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme
- Get a monthly allowance through this pension scheme.
- You will get a monthly help of 250 rupees.
- No need to go anywhere, you will get this amount in your own bank account.
- Every beneficiary will get a respectful life and also gain confidence to live in their old age.
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FAQs
It is an old-age pension scheme launched for senior citizens of the state.
Every senior citizen of Assam state.
All those senior citizens who are already taking a pension, whose children are in government jobs.
It is 60 years.
It is Rs. 250/- per month.
The pension will be released every month into the account of beneficiaries through the Direct Mode of Payment.
You need to contact your Gram Panchayat Office.
After verification of documents according to your eligibility, you start receiving a pension.