You can now submit your online application for the Maharashtra Old Age Pension Scheme via sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in and sas.mahait.org. Under this initiative, the state government provides a monthly pension of ₹1500 to senior citizens, combining both central and state financial contributions. The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is a collaborative effort between the central and state authorities, overseen by the Social Justice and Special Assistance (SJSA) department of Maharashtra. Eligible individuals can register for the pension program online through the official sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in portal.
To qualify for this scheme in Maharashtra, applicants must be at least 65 years old and belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) family. Beneficiaries aged 65 to 79 receive ₹200 monthly from the federal government via IGNOAPS, supplemented by ₹1300 from the state government under the Shravan Bal Seva Rajya Nivrutti Vetan Yojana, totaling ₹1500 per month. For citizens 80 years and older, the central government contributes ₹500, while the state contributes ₹1000, maintaining the same total of ₹1500 per month. These funds are disbursed directly to beneficiaries on a monthly basis.
Prospective applicants can complete their Maharashtra Old Age Pension Scheme 2025 registration by visiting the official portal of the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department.
How to Apply for the Maharashtra Old Age Pension Scheme
Eligible citizens can apply for the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme online at sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in, through the Umang mobile application (web.umang.gov.in), or via the official National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) website at nsap.nic.in.
Alternatively, you may visit your local Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra to receive assistance with your pension application.
Key information, program advantages, and the registration process are summarized below:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme |
| Financial Model | Centrally Sponsored with State Co-funding |
| Primary Goal | Providing monthly financial aid to the elderly |
| Target Audience | BPL Families (Urban and Rural) |
| Monthly Benefit | ₹1500 (Breakdown: ₹200+₹1300 for ages 65-79; ₹500+₹1000 for ages 80+) |
| Registration Method | Online via sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in or offline via local administrative offices |
| Scheme Type | Social Security Pension |
| Point of Contact | Collector Office / Tahsildar / Talathi |
Eligibility Requirements for the Maharashtra Pension Scheme
To qualify for financial support under this initiative, applicants must satisfy these conditions:
- Minimum age of 65 years.
- Applicant must be listed in the BPL registry for their respective rural or urban area.
- Must not be receiving regular monthly payments from any other state-sponsored pension program.
- Current recipients of