Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

At Elderly Care India, it is our constant endeavour to compile resources and information that can help older people (senior citizens) become aware of their social welfare rights and access the various schemes, programmes and other benefits offered by the Central and State Governments.

The schemes below have been collated from various sources, including myScheme by the Government of India, so that older people who are poor, underprivileged, destitute, widowed or disabled can access financial support schemes that may help strengthen their financial position.

Since this information has been compiled independently, senior citizens are advised to carry out their own due diligence.

Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Andaman & Nicobar Islands can be downloaded here.

The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Old Age Assistance Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to senior citizens (Above 60 years of age) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Eligibility	The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application. The age of the applicant should be 60 years or above. The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month. The applicant should not be receiving any other financial assistance, pension, or grant from the government or any other source.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Directorate of Social Welfare
Implementing Agencies	Bank Account on a monthly basis
Scheme Details	As per the scheme, only those who are permanent residents of A&N Islands or having resided in this territory for not less than 10 years immediately preceding the date of applications are eligible for receiving financial assistance. The amount of assistance for persons in the age group 60-79 years shall be ₹2,500/- per month. The amount of assistance for persons aged 80 years & above shall be ₹3,000/-
Documents Required	Passport-size photograph Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card Proof of age Local certificate/domicile certificate Category/community certificate, if applicable Bank account details/Copy of passbook Proof of income issued by the competent authority Any other document as required.
Further Information / Process	The application form shall be available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair and the sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Also, the application form can be downloaded from the official website. (http://andssw1.and.nic.in/socialwelfare/).