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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.
Cheyutha / Aasara Pensions
Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) / MEPMA
Monthly pensions for the elderly, widows, persons with disabilities, single women and other vulnerable groups. The Cheyutha pension promise is ₹4,000. Amounts and rules change often; confirm on the official Telangana portal (Praja Palana / department site) before applying.
🎁 Benefits
- Pension reported as ₹4,000 per month (disabled ₹6,000); older guides show ₹2,016 to ₹4,016 under the earlier Aasara scheme
✅ Who can apply
- Seniors (about 57+), widows, single women, persons with disability and listed groups
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Telangana residence proof / white ration card
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme (income, caste, marks as applicable)
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, Mee Seva centre, Praja Palana application or the official Telangana portal
- Keep ration card, Aadhaar and bank details ready
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National database of unorganised workers giving an e-Shram card and access to social security benefits.
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National Pension System (NPS) for All Citizens
Voluntary long-term retirement savings account open to all Indian citizens.