Types of Pension Schemes

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Various Social Security Pension Schemes Available Through Kozhuvanal Grama Panchayat

 

Major pension schemes implemented through Local Self-Government Institutions to ensure social security and financial stability.

✦ SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION SCHEMES ✦

📋 Social Security Pension Schemes

Various pension schemes are implemented to provide financial assistance and social security to eligible beneficiaries. The eligibility criteria and required documents for each scheme are explained below.

Major Pension Schemes

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Agricultural Workers Pension
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS PENSION

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A pension scheme introduced for the welfare of agricultural workers in Kerala.

✓ Eligibility
Members of the Agricultural Workers Welfare Fund Board / genuine agricultural workers.
ℹ Conditions
The applicant should not be receiving other government or welfare pensions. Annual income must be within the prescribed limit.
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Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension
IGNOAPS

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A scheme jointly implemented by the Central and State Governments for senior citizens.

✓ Eligibility
Persons aged 60 years and above belonging to the BPL category.
★ Special Feature
Beneficiaries above 80 years of age receive an enhanced pension amount.
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Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension
IGNDPS

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Financial assistance for persons facing severe physical or mental disabilities.

✓ Eligibility
BPL category persons aged between 18 and 79 years with 80% or more disability.
📄 Required Document
Disability certificate issued by an authorised Medical Board.
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Pension for Unmarried Women Above 50 Years
PENSION FOR UNMARRIED WOMEN

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A scheme aimed at ensuring financial security for unmarried women who may be socially isolated.

✓ Eligibility
Unmarried women who have completed 50 years of age and belong to the BPL category or fall within the prescribed income limit.
📄 Required Document
Certificate issued by the Village Officer confirming unmarried status.
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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension
IGNWPS

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A financial assistance scheme for widowed women belonging to economically weaker sections.

✓ Eligibility
Widows aged between 40 and 79 years belonging to the BPL category.
📄 Required Documents
Husband's death certificate and a certificate confirming that the applicant has not remarried.
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General Instructions for Applying

Keep the required documents ready in advance

📌 Important Documents Required

01 Aadhaar Card & Ration Card
02 Copy of Bank Passbook
03 Age Proof Document
04 Income Certificate / BPL Document
05 Scheme-Specific Certificates

📝 How to Apply

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Akshaya Centre

Applications can be submitted through the Akshaya Centre at the Grama Panchayat Office or through the concerned service centre.

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Online Application

Applications can be submitted online through the K-SMART / Sevana Citizen Portal.

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For More Information

For further details, contact the Pension Section at the Grama Panchayat Office.

⚠️ Important Notice

The eligibility criteria, income limits, age limits and required documents for pension schemes are subject to the prevailing Government Orders and rules. Before submitting an application, please confirm the latest information with the Grama Panchayat Office.

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