About this social welfare scheme
Punjab State Government started a pension for Dependent Children of the state.
The main objective behind launching Dependent Children Pension Scheme is to provide financial security cover to those childrens whose income is not stable due to non availability of his/ her father/ parents. This Scheme is implemented by Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government. Eligible Beneficiary will get Monthly Pension direct to their bank account.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Dependent Children Pension Scheme – Punjab (Dcps) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Punjab |
| Official portal | connect.punjab.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online / Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 60,000 per year |
| Age | No lower limit to 21 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 21 years
- 💰Income Rs. 60,000 tak
- 📝Online / Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Amount : Rs. 1,500/- per month
Who qualifies
- Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab.
- Annual Income of Parents/ Guardian should not be more than Rs. 60,000/- per Year.
- The Age of Child should be below 21 Years.
- Mother/father or both have passed away or parents regularly absent from home or have become physically /mentally incapacitated to look after the family.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here
Step-4: Fill out the application form.
Step-5: Attach the required documents
Step-6: Submit.
Offline
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.
Step-2: Fill out the application form.
Step-3: Attach required documents.
Step-4: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.
Frequently asked questions
What is this scheme?
Punjab State Government started a pension for Dependent Children of the state.
What are benefits ?
Financial Assistance is provided.
How much amount will be provided in financial aid ?
Amount : Rs. 1,500/- per month
Who will get the benefits?
All eligible person from the Punjab State.
What is the financial eligibility criteria?
The Annual Income of Family should not be more than Rs. 60,000/- per Year.
What is maximum age of eligibility?
The Age of Child should be below 21 Years.
How to apply online ?
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here
Step-4: Fill out the application form.
Step-5: Attach the required documents
Step-6: Submit.
How to apply Offline ?
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.
Step-2: Beneficiary can get the Offline Application Form free of cost.
Step-3: Fill out the application form.
Step-4: Attach required documents.
Step-5: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.
How to download the application form?
URL : https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dependent-Children-Pension.pdf
What is the official portal to apply online?
URL : https://connect.punjab.gov.in/service/citizenservice/116
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines upload.indiacode.nic.in (PDF)
- Application Form punjab.gov.in (PDF)
- Details sswcd.punjab.gov.in
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