Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Lakshadweep

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 Lakshadweep can be downloaded here.

Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Old Age

Information	Details
State / UT	Lakshadweep
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Was introduced by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to senior citizens in the UT. The scheme covers persons above 60 years of age who do not have any source of income.
Eligibility	The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The applicant should be above 60 years of age. The applicant’s monthly income should not exceed ₹1,500/- (₹18,000 per annum). The applicant should not have any source of income. The applicant should not be a beneficiary of any other similar pension scheme provided by the government.
Central / State Scheme	State Level Scheme, Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department
Implementing Agencies	The District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats (VDPs) of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep implements the scheme.
Scheme Details	The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account. Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500/- per month (₹18,000/- per annum).
Documents Required	Identity proof Proof of Age Proof of Residence Income Certificate Bank Account Details Self-Declaration Family Details Document Any other documents if required
Further Information / Process	The eligible applicants may collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.

Abhayakiranam Scheme-Financial Assistance to Destitute Widows

Information	Details
State / UT	Kerala
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. This scheme aims to provide a safe and better living environment for destitute and homeless widows. Under this scheme, monthly financial assistance will be given to the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them.
Eligibility	The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State. The age limit of the applicant (destitute widow) must be above 50 years. The annual family income should be below ₹1,00,000/-. The applicant should not be receiving a service pension or family pension. The applicant should not be a beneficiary of schemes implemented through the Social Justice Department (Aswasakiranam, Samashwasam).
Central / State Scheme	State Level Scheme, Department of Social Justice
Implementing Agencies	Department of Social Justice
Scheme Details	Financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month will be provided to the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them.
Documents Required	Passport size photo Attested copy of SSLC certificate/Election ID card/ Aadhaar card for age proof. Certificate from the concerned Village officer showing that the applicant is a widow and is under the protection of a relative. Attested copy of Ration card/Income certificate from Village office/BPL certificate Bank account details
Further Information / Process	To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form.