About this social welfare scheme
Old Age Assistance or Pension is a welfare scheme of Delhi Govt to provide assistance to Old age needy persons. The primary goal of this scheme is to offer eligible senior citizens financial help in the form of monthly pensions.
The Delhi government has launched an Old Age Pension Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to eligible senior citizens in the form of periodic pensions. Under this scheme, candidates aged 60-69 years receive monthly financial assistance.
The Financial Assistance Scheme is only available to Delhi residents who meet the eligibility criteria established by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for annual income and residency within the city, as mandated by the government directive. However, the scheme also includes provisions for individuals who do not have proof of residence to submit.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Old Age Assistance (OAA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Delhi |
| Official portal | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Age | 60 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 60 to 80 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Eligible candidates in the 60–69 age range financial assistance of Rs. 2,000/- per month.
- The government also gives SC/ST/Minority group members an extra Rs. 500/- month.
- Rs. 2,500/- per month will be given to people over 70 years.
Who qualifies
- Applicants must be 60 years or older.
- They must have resided in Delhi for a minimum of five years before the date of application.
- The applicant's annual family income from all sources, including rent, interest/dividends on savings and investments, earnings from farming, property sale proceeds, etc., should be less than Rs. 1,00,000.
- The applicant must have an Aadhaar number.
- The applicant must have a singly-operated account in any bank within the National Capital Territory of Delhi only for receiving payment through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
- The applicant must not be receiving any pension/financial assistance from the Central Government/State Government/other governmental local bodies or any other source for this purpose.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
- Applicants have to visit https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
- Under Citizen Corner click on New User
- Click on select the document – Aadhar or Voter ID
- Enter your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number
- Type the Captcha in the box shown
- Citizen Registration Form will Open for registration
- Fill up all fields including details of the Present Residential Address
- Enter Captcha, and Click on Continue.
- Login ID and Password will be received on the given mobile number/e-mail address.
- Now Registration on the e-district portal is complete
- Registration for Financial Assistance Services
- Click on Registered User Login
- Enter the given login ID and Password
- Enter Captcha and Click on Login
- Go to Main Page (Main Page) will open click on apply online.
- Drop Box apply for services will open – click
- List of Departments providing online services shall open –
- Select Department of Social Welfare and click on scheme name
- The form will open fill up all required fields & upload all required documents as per the requirement of the scheme selected.
- Then click next and upload a photograph
- Then click on finish.
- One OTP will be received on the registered mobile number.
- Enter OTP and Submit.
- Acknowledgment of successful submission shall be generated.
Frequently asked questions
Who all are benefitted?
Financial Assistance for Old age person residing in Delhi for more than 5 years
How much financial aid is provided?
Rs. 2000/- per month for ages 60-69 and Rs. 2500/- per month for 70+ years of age.
Which Age Group will get the Benefitted?
From 60 years to Lifelong.
Which income group are benefitted?
Having an Annual income less than Rs.1,00,000/- per year.
Is the amount is directly credited into account ?
Yes
Can an applicant apply for financial assistance under WPS who is not resident of Delhi?
No, the scheme is only for the residents of Delhi, residing from last 5 years.
What is the maximum Limit For Eligible income ?
The annual income of the applicant should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/per year from all sources
Is Aadhaar number necessary for applying ?
Yes, Aadhaar is mandatory for filling up the application- without Aadhaar, the application portal will not work.
What Is The Procedure To Change The Bank Account Details?
Application to be given to District Social Welfare Office to change the Bank Account.
What Is Procedure To Change Address, If An Applicant Shifts Within Delhi?
Application given to District Social Welfare Office to change the address.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines edistrict.delhi.gov.in (PDF)
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