Senior Citizen Pension Scheme (60 years and above) -

Senior Citizen Pension Scheme (60 years and above)

This scheme can be applied for and processed through the Village Panchayat in Goa, which assists with verification of documents, guidance on application procedures, and forwarding pension requests to the Directorate of Social Welfare or concerned authorities.

Documents Required

Birth / Baptism Certificate Copy
Ration Card Copy
Election Card Copy
Aadhaar Card Copy
Bank Pass Book Copy
Marriage Certificate Copy (only for Women)
50 Rs. Stamp Paper (Income Affidavit)
2 Passport Size Photos

Informative Blog

The Government of Goa provides a Senior Citizen Pension Scheme aimed at offering financial assistance to elderly residents aged 60 years and above, to support their livelihood and well-being.

Under this scheme:

Eligible senior citizens receive a monthly pension as per the guidelines of the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS).
The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Goa, either by birth or domicile of at least 15 years.
Income limits apply, typically an annual income ceiling of ₹24,000 or as specified by the Directorate of Social Welfare.
The pension amount is designed to provide a basic level of financial security and enable senior citizens to meet essential needs.

The Village Panchayats serve as vital local access points for senior citizens to apply or seek assistance for the pension. Panchayat officials help verify essential documents, fill out forms, and guide applicants through the process, ensuring smooth submission to the Directorate of Social Welfare’s offices in Panaji or Margao.

This Goa-specific pension scheme complements the central government’s Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), which also supports BPL senior citizens with monthly pensions starting at ₹200 up to age 79 and ₹500 thereafter.

Applicants and beneficiaries can track their pension status and get official assistance from the Directorate of Social Welfare or their local Village Panchayat offices.

For more details and application forms, visit:

Directorate of Social Welfare, Goa:
https://socialwelfare.goa.gov.in
For online applications and tracking, you can also use the Goa Government services portal:
https://www.goaonline.gov.in

This scheme exemplifies Goa’s commitment to the social security of its elderly population, helping senior citizens live with dignity and financial stability.