Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme in Sikkim

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme in Sikkim – Overview: Learn about the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme in Sikkim, including eligibility, benefits, and the application process for elderly citizens below the poverty line.

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Important Details

Feature	Description
Scheme Name	Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
Started By	Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim
Started Year	2014

Benefits of the Scheme

Age Group	Monthly Pension Amount
60 to 69 years	₹1500/-
70 years and above	₹2000/-
80 years and above	₹2500/-

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Requirement	Description
Residency	Must be a resident of Sikkim
BPL Status	Must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family
Age	Must be 60 years or older
Income	No other source of income
Other Pensions	Cannot be receiving salary/pension from Central or other State Governments
Bank Account	Must have a bank account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”

Application Process

The application process includes both offline and online methods:

Step	Details
Offline	Visit your Gram Panchayat, Municipality, or Municipal Corporation office. Get the application form and submit it with required documents.
Online	Follow similar steps online if the facility is available.

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Documents Required

Submit the following documents with your application:

Document	Description
Photographs	3 recent passport size photos
Sikkim Subject Certificate	Attested photocopy
BPL Certificate	Attested photocopy
Proof of Age	Birth Certificate, Electoral Card, or other valid document
Aadhar Card	Attested copy
Bank/Post Office Passbook	Attested photocopy of the first page and the latest update

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question	Answer
What is the purpose of the IGNOAPS?	This scheme provides a monthly pension to elderly citizens below the poverty line.
Who is eligible for the pension?	Residents of Sikkim who are 60 years or older and meet BPL criteria.
How much pension can one receive?	Pension amounts vary by age: ₹1500 for ages 60-69, ₹2000 for ages 70+, and ₹2500 for 80+.
What documents are required to apply?	Documents include photos, Sikkim Subject Certificate, BPL Certificate, proof of age, Aadhar card, and bank passbook.
Can both husband and wife receive the pension?	If both are eligible, only one will receive the pension. If one passes away, the pension can be transferred to the surviving spouse if they are eligible.
What happens if a beneficiary does not submit a life certificate?	The pension will be stopped if the life certificate is not submitted by November each year.

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