Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Assam

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 Assam can be downloaded here.

Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni

Information	Details
State / UT	Assam
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Dept. of Panchayat & Rural Development, Govt. of Assam. The objective of the scheme is to streamline the payment of old-age pensions and funds.
Eligibility	The scheme is meant for the residents of the State of Assam, who are 60 years or above in age. Not applicable if beneficiary of any of the existing government schemes. Not applicable if parents of children (where the latter is employed with the government). Not applicable if taxpayer who earns an income of above ₹ 2,50,000/-
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Department of Panchayat & Rural Development
Implementing Agencies	Bank Account on a monthly basis
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 250/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Aadhaar Card Proof of Identity Proof of Age / Date of Birth Domicile/Residential Certificate of the state of Assam Details of the Aadhaar Linked Bank Account
Further Information / Process	Visit the Gaon Panchayat/Development Block/ Municipal Corporation/Municipal Board/Town Committee of the respective jurisdiction. Request for a print of the Application Format for "Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni". Submit the duly filled and signed application form, along with the required documents, to your nearest Gaon Panchayat/Development Block/ Municipal Corporation/Municipal Board/Town Committee of the respective jurisdiction.