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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.
Social Welfare Pension (Lakshadweep)
Social Welfare Department, UT Lakshadweep
Monthly pension for the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities in Lakshadweep. Could not be confirmed from public sources in the last review, so verify before relying on it.
🎁 Benefits
- Monthly pension at the rate notified by the UT Administration
✅ Who can apply
- Eligible residents of Lakshadweep in the notified categories
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Age / widow / disability proof
- Island residence proof
- Bank account
🧭 How to apply
- Apply at the Social Welfare Department office on your island
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