Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Madhya Pradesh

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 Madhya Pradesh can be downloaded here.

Social Security Old Age Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	Be a native of Madhya Pradesh. Destitute old people above 60 years of age. The name should be mentioned on the Samagra portal.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Three photos of yourself Certificate Of Destitute Certificate for age confirmation Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the office of Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat in rural areas and Municipal Corporation/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad in urban areas Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area - Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Approval in Urban Area - Commissioner, Municipal Corporation/ Chief Municipal Officer, Nagar Palika/ Nagar Parishad

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	Should be 60 years of age and above and from a family living below the poverty line. Be a native of Madhya Pradesh. The age of the applicant (male or female) should be 60 years or more. The applicant must belong to a family living below the poverty line as per the criteria set by the Government of India.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Three photos of yourself BPL Card Certificate for age confirmation Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the office of Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat in rural areas and Municipal Corporation/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad in urban areas Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area - Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Approval in Urban Area - Commissioner, Municipal Corporation/ Chief Municipal Officer, Nagar Palika/ Nagar Parishad

Indra Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	Be a native of Madhya Pradesh. Eligible widowed women in the age group of 40 to 79 years living below the poverty line. The applicant must belong to a family living below the poverty line as per the criteria set by the Government of India.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Three photos of yourself Death certificate of husband BPL Card Certificate for age confirmation Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the office of Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat in rural areas and Municipal Corporation/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad in urban areas Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area - Village Panchayat Secretary, Village Panchayat/Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Approval in Urban Area - Commissioner, Municipal Corporation/ Chief Municipal Officer, Nagar Palika/ Nagar Parishad

Indra Gandhi National Disabled Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	Be a native of Madhya Pradesh. Eligible widowed women in the age group of 40 to 79 years living below the poverty line. The applicant must belong to a family living below the poverty line as per the criteria set by the Government of India. Disability should be as per the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 and The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999. In case of 80% severe disability
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Three photos of yourself Disability Certificate BPL Card Certificate for age confirmation Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the office of Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat in rural areas and Municipal Corporation/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad in urban areas Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area – Village Panchayat Secretary, Village Panchayat/Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat

Kanya Abhiwahak Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	Be a native of Madhya Pradesh. Should not be an income taxpayer. Couples in which either of the spouses is 60 years of age or above and who have only daughters and no living sons.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Certificate in respect of couples having only daughter and no living son. Self-declaration certificate regarding not being an income tax payee. Certificate regarding age and residence. Joint photo of the couple/one photo in case of single. Certificate of death of husband issued by the competent authority for widow and deserted women/certified copy of the order issued by the Hon'ble Court for deserted women. Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the office of Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat in rural areas and Municipal Corporation/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad in urban areas Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area – Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Approval in Urban Area - Commissioner, Municipal Corporation/ Chief Municipal Officer, Nagar Palika/ Nagar Parishad
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India Month/Year
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	Be a native of Madhya Pradesh. Certificate of disability of 40 percent or more. Name should be registered on Samagra portal and verified on Sparsh portal Persons above the age of six years with multiple disabilities and mentally retarded disabilities.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	along with the following documents Certificate of disability of 40 percent or more which provides proof of being mentally handicapped. Age certificate. Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the Gram Panchayat/ Janpad Panchayat in rural areas, Municipal Corporation/ Nagar Palika/ Nagar Parishad office in urban areas or Joint Director/ Deputy Director Social Justice Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area – Village Panchayat Secretary, Village Panchayat/Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Approval in Urban Area - Commissioner, Municipal Corporation/ Chief Municipal Officer, Nagar Palika/ Nagar Parishad

Social Security PwD's Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	Be a native of Madhya Pradesh. The disabled person should be above 18 years of age and the percentage of disability should be 40 or more. The name should be mentioned on the Samagra portal.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Three photos of yourself Certificate for age confirmation Disability Certificate Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the office of Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat in rural areas and Municipal Corporation/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad in urban areas Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area – Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Approval in Urban Area - Commissioner, Municipal Corporation/ Chief Municipal Officer, Nagar Palika/ Nagar Parishad

Chief Minister Kalyani Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	Kalyani should be a native of Madhya Pradesh be 18 years of age or older not be an income tax payer Should not be a Government employee/officer (Government employee/officer means employees/officers working under the State or Central Government or Government funded corporation, undertaking, institution.) Kalyani is not receiving family pension The name should be mentioned on the Samagra portal.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Three photos of yourself Death certificate of husband Certificate for age confirmation Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the office of Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat in rural areas and Municipal Corporation/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad in urban areas Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area – Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Approval in Urban Area - Commissioner, Municipal Corporation/ Chief Municipal Officer, Nagar Palika/ Nagar Parishad

Chief Minister Unmarried Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Madhya Pradesh
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Pension Scheme by the Social Justice Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility	The unmarried woman should be a native of Madhya Pradesh Minimum age should be 50 years or above Should not be an income taxpayer Should not be a government employee/officer (Government employee/officer means employees/officers working under the State or Central Government or Government funded corporation, undertaking, institution.) Should not be an honorarium employee working in a government/non- government office Unmarried woman is not receiving family pension The name should be mentioned on the Samagra portal.
Central / State Scheme	State Scheme, Social Justice Department
Implementing Agencies	Social Justice Department
Scheme Details	The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 600/- per month through DBT.
Documents Required	Three photos of yourself Certificate for age confirmation Photocopy of bank passbook Online application can be made on the Samagra Pension Portal with the help of 9 digit Samagra ID.
Further Information / Process	Apply in the prescribed application form in the office of Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat in rural areas and Municipal Corporation/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad in urban areas Website: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/ Approval in Rural Area – Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat