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National Social Assistance Programme - Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS)
Monthly pension for elderly persons from below-poverty-line households. States usually add to the central amount.
Tamil Nadu Salt Pan Workers Welfare Scheme
Government of Tamil Nadu
Accident cover, pension and maternity help for salt pan workers. A new state government took office in May 2026 and reportedly renamed some programmes, so confirm the current name, amount and rules on the official Tamil Nadu portal.
🎁 Benefits
- Reported ₹3 lakh accident cover, ₹1,500 monthly pension and ₹6,000 maternity benefit
✅ Who can apply
- Salt pan workers
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Tamil Nadu residence proof / smart ration card
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme (income, community, marks as applicable)
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, taluk office / e-Sevai centre or the official Tamil Nadu portal
- Keep ration card, Aadhaar and bank details ready
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