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Elderly Care India

Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Telangana

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 Telangana can be downloaded here.

Aasara Old Age Pension Scheme

InformationDetails
State / UTTelangana
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme Description
  1. Scheme launched by the Government of Telangana.
  2. Aasara pensions are meant only disadvantaged families who, in old age or upon being widowed have no earning member in the family.
EligibilityThe age of the applicant should be 65 years and above.
Central / State SchemeState Level Scheme, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR&RD) Department, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)
Implementing AgenciesImplemented by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)
Scheme DetailsThe amount of pension/ financial assistance under Aasara Pensions scheme is ₹2,016 per month.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card.
  2. Proof of age.
  3. Any other document if required
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: http://www.aasara.telangana.gov.in

Aasara Weavers Pension Scheme

InformationDetails
State / UTTelangana
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme Description
  1. Scheme launched by the Government of Telangana.
  2. Aasara pensions are meant only disadvantaged families who, in old age or upon being widowed have no earning member in the family.
EligibilityThe age of the applicant should be 50 years and above.
Central / State SchemeState Level Scheme, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR&RD) Department, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)
Implementing AgenciesImplemented by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)
Scheme DetailsThe amount of pension/ financial assistance under Aasara Pensions scheme is ₹2,016 per month.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card.
  2. Proof of age.
  3. Any other document if required
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: http://www.aasara.telangana.gov.in

Aasara Widow Pension Scheme

InformationDetails
State / UTTelangana
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme Description
  1. Scheme launched by the Government of Telangana.
  2. Aasara pensions are meant only disadvantaged families who, in old age or upon being widowed have no earning member in the family.
EligibilityAge 18 years and above
Central / State SchemeState Level Scheme State Level Scheme, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR&RD) Department, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)
Implementing AgenciesImplemented by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)
Scheme DetailsThe amount of pension/ financial assistance under Aasara Pensions scheme is ₹2,016 per month.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Proof of age
  3. Death certificate of husband
  4. Any other document if required
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: http://www.aasara.telangana.gov.in

Aasara Toddy Tappers Pension Scheme

InformationDetails
State / UTTelangana
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme Description
  1. Scheme launched by the Government of Telangana.
  2. Aasara pensions are meant only disadvantaged families who, in old age or upon being widowed have no earning member in the family.
EligibilityAge 50 years and above For Toddy tapper pensions the verification should be confirmed whether the beneficiary is a registered member in the Co- ,Operative Society of Toddy Tappers.
Central / State SchemeState Level Scheme, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR&RD) Department, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)
Implementing AgenciesImplemented by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)
Scheme DetailsThe amount of pension/ financial assistance under Aasara Pensions scheme is ₹2,016 per month.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Proof of age
  3. Death certificate of husband
  4. Any other document if required
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: http://www.aasara.telangana.gov.in

Aasara Differently Abled (persons with disabilities) Scheme

InformationDetails
State / UTTelangana
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme Description
  1. Scheme launched by the Government of Telangana.
  2. Aasara pensions are meant only disadvantaged families who, in old age or upon being widowed have no earning member in the family.
Eligibility
  1. Minimum Disability for Hearing Impaired: 51 per cent; other categories: 40 per cent
  2. No age criteria
Central / State SchemeState Level Scheme, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR&RD) Department, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)
Implementing AgenciesImplemented by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)
Scheme DetailsThe amount of pension/ financial assistance under Aasara Pensions scheme is ₹3,016 per month.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Proof of age
  3. Death certificate of husband
  4. Any other document if required
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: http://www.aasara.telangana.gov.in