ELIKULAM GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Social Security Pensions
Social Security Pension Schemes
Government financial assistance schemes for eligible beneficiaries
Social Security Pensions
Social Security Pensions are financial assistance schemes provided by the Government to ensure social security for eligible persons who are socially disadvantaged or economically vulnerable.
Eligible beneficiaries receive pension benefits subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria and government guidelines.
The sanctioning of pensions, verification of beneficiary details, distribution of pension benefits, and procedures for maintaining continued eligibility are implemented through the concerned Local Self Government Institutions.
Major Pension Categories
01. Agricultural Labour Pension
02. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension
03. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension
04. Pension for Unmarried Women Above 50 Years
05. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension
Required Documents for Social Security Pensions
Documents required for different pension categories
PENSION 01
Agricultural Labour Pension
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof
- Proof of Age
- Income Certificate
- Proof of Permanent Residence in Kerala
- Document / Certificate proving employment as an agricultural labourer
- Document proving membership in the Kerala Agricultural Workers Welfare Fund
- Bank Account Details / Passbook Copy
- Ration Card Copy
- Passport-size Photograph
Important Information
The official criteria specify that an applicant for Agricultural Labour Pension must have completed 60 years of age and must have worked as an agricultural labourer for the prescribed period.
PENSION 02
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof
- Proof of Age
- Income Certificate
- Ration Card Copy
- Bank Account / Passbook Copy
- Proof of Residence
- Passport-size Photograph
- Other required declarations / affidavit
The applicant must satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria relating to age, income, financial status and other applicable conditions.
PENSION 03
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof
- Proof of Age
- Disability Certificate
- Medical document specifying the percentage of disability
- Income Certificate
- Ration Card Copy
- Bank Account / Passbook Copy
- Proof of Residence
- Passport-size Photograph
- Other required declarations / affidavit
Important Information: Official medical documents relating to the applicant's disability are essential. The applicable official criteria also include specific provisions based on the percentage of disability.
PENSION 04
Pension for Unmarried Women Above 50 Years
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof
- Proof of Age
- Certificate / Declaration proving unmarried status
- Income Certificate
- Ration Card Copy
- Bank Account / Passbook Copy
- Proof of Residence
- Passport-size Photograph
- Required declaration / affidavit
This pension is intended for unmarried women who have completed 50 years of age. The applicant's unmarried status and compliance with other eligibility criteria are subject to verification.
PENSION 05
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof
- Death Certificate of the Husband
- Income Certificate
- Ration Card Copy
- Bank Account / Passbook Copy
- Proof of Residence
- Certificate / Declaration stating that the applicant has not remarried
- Passport-size Photograph
- Other required documents
Important Information: For Widow Pension, the applicant must be a widow. The applicant's non-remarriage status and other eligibility criteria are subject to verification.
Important Instructions for Applicants
✓ Submit clear copies of all required documents along with the application.
✓ Ensure that the information provided in the application matches the information in the supporting documents.
✓ Provide accurate bank account details.
✓ Submit an updated Income Certificate wherever required.
✓ Submit the specific certificates required for the respective pension category.
✓ The required documents may change in accordance with amendments to government instructions.
Important Note
Eligibility for pension benefits and verification of supporting documents are carried out in accordance with the prevailing Government Orders and official pension criteria. Applicants are advised to check the latest government instructions before submitting an application.
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Official Social Security Pension Portal
Social Security Pension Services
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Social Security System – Government of Kerala
Elikulam Grama Panchayat
Elikulam Grama Panchayat • Kottayam District • Kerala
Social Security Pensions
