Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme Maharashtra Old Age

Overview

The Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme is an old age social security scheme run by the Government of Maharashtra. It provides a monthly pension to senior citizens aged 65 years and above who have no regular income or adequate financial support, helping them meet basic expenses and live with comfort and dignity in their senior years.

Objective

The scheme recognizes the vulnerability of elderly citizens who are no longer able to work and who lack family support or savings. It ensures that Maharashtra’s older residents have access to a minimal but regular income, reducing poverty and social neglect among senior citizens across the state.

Benefits

• Monthly pension of Rs. 600 or more (subject to revision by the government)
• Direct benefit transfer to the beneficiary’s bank or post office account
• Provides regular income to help cover day-to-day living needs
• Accessible for both rural and urban senior citizens across Maharashtra
• Offers financial dignity to those who have no other source of support

Eligibility

• Age 65 years or above at the time of application
• Permanent resident of Maharashtra with valid domicile documentation
• Annual family income below the prescribed poverty line threshold
• No regular employment income or government pension from any source
• Must not be simultaneously receiving Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) or any equivalent scheme

Exclusions

• Senior citizens already receiving IGNOAPS or a comparable central government pension
• Elderly persons with regular income from employment, business, or property
• Those who do not satisfy the age requirement or the Maharashtra residency condition

Application Process

1. Visit the local gram panchayat, municipal office, or the District Social Welfare Office
2. Collect and fill the pension application form at the office
3. Attach all required documents for submission and verification
4. Local officials verify the application, age, income, and residency status
5. Approved beneficiaries are enrolled and receive monthly pension via DBT

Documents Required

• Age proof such as Aadhaar card, birth certificate, or school leaving certificate
• Maharashtra domicile or residency certificate
• Income certificate issued by the tehsildar or competent authority
• Bank account or post office account passbook for direct transfer
• Aadhaar card linked to the bank account
• Passport-sized photographs of the applicant