Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Uttarakhand

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 Uttarakhand can be downloaded here.

Old Age Pension Scheme

Information	Details
State / UT	Uttarakhand
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to help elderly persons meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to senior citizens (both husband and wife) in the state who are 60 years of age or above.
Eligibility	The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. The applicant must be 60 years of age or above. The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000/- or the applicant must belong to the BPL category. The applicant must not be receiving any other pension.
Central / State Scheme	State Level Scheme, Department of Social Welfare
Implementing Agencies	Department of Social Welfare
Scheme Details	Pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
Documents Required	Applicant’s mobile number Passport-size photograph (certified by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor) Aadhaar card Voter ID card CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar card Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate Copy of family register (only for rural areas) Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of the Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) or by the Councillor (for urban areas)
Further Information / Process	The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in).

Old Age Pension Scheme- On Completion Of 65 Years (UKBOCWWB)

Information	Details
State / UT	Uttarakhand
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have completed 65 years of age.
Eligibility	The applicant must be a registered construction worker with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The applicant must have attained the age of 65 years.
Central / State Scheme	State Level Scheme, Labour Department
Implementing Agencies	Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB)
Scheme Details	Pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
Documents Required	Labour Card Pension certificate issued by the Board Self-declaration certificate An affidavit confirming that they are not availing benefits under any other scheme
Further Information / Process	Online applications can be submitted through Shramik Suvidha Kendras. Along with the application form, applicants must attach the previous Shramik Card, pension certificate issued by the Board, self-declaration certificate, and an affidavit confirming that they are not availing benefits under any other scheme.

Pension Scheme for Craftsmen

Information	Details
State / UT	Uttarakhand
Compiled by	Pankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/Year	Jan 2025
Scheme Description	Implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support and social security to traditional artisans of Uttarakhand who are aged 60 years or above and belong to families living below the poverty line.
Eligibility	The applicant must be an artisan/craftsman aged 60 years or above. The applicant must be already receiving an old age pension from the government. The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. If the son or grandson of the artisan is 20 years of age or above and the family still lives below the poverty line, the applicant remains eligible. The applicant must be engaged in traditional handicrafts such as stone, wood, iron, lamp, ringal, bamboo, and product development from natural fibres, or in any other crafts approved by the government from time to time.
Central / State Scheme	State Level Scheme, Department of Industries
Implementing Agencies	Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department
Scheme Details	Craftsmen aged 60 years or above who are already receiving an old age pension are provided with an additional incentive of ₹400/- per month.
Documents Required	Aadhaar Card Bank account details (passbook copy) Proof of receiving old age pension Below Poverty Line (BPL) certificate Birth certificate or Aadhaar card (as proof of date of birth) Certified copy of the family register (to define family details) Certificate confirming the applicant’s status as a craftsman
Further Information / Process	Application forms can be obtained from the office of the General Manager, District Industries Centre, or downloaded from the departmental website https://doi.uk.org.