senior citizens

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme

Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India / Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) provides monthly non-contributory pension assistance to elderly citizens aged 60 and above belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, combining Central NSAP funding with Gujarat state contributions.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
Senior citizens aged 60 years or older belonging to a household living below the poverty line (BPL). Applicant must be aged 60 years or older. Family must belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) household registered under official BPL census. Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- Age proof (School Leaving Certificate / Voter ID / Birth Certificate / Medical Officer certificate).
- Aadhaar card copy.
- BPL card / inclusion proof in BPL census list.
- Gujarat residence proof (Ration Card / Electricity Bill).
- Bank passbook or Post Office savings passbook copy with IFSC.
Step 3: Apply
At the local Taluka Mamlatdar Office, Jan Seva Kendra, or online via Digital Gujarat. Step 1: Obtain prescribed application form from Jan Seva Kendra or local Taluka Mamlatdar Office. Step 2: Attach age proof, BPL proof, residence certificate, and bank details. Step 3: Verification of age and BPL status by Talati / Mamlatdar. Step 4: Prant Officer / Mamlatdar issues sanction order. Step 5: Monthly pension credited directly into bank or post office account via DBT.
Step 4: Verification
Scrutiny of BPL card and age proof by Talati and Mamlatdar.
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Taluka Mamlatdar / Prant Officer, Government of Gujarat.
Step 6: Benefit
Monthly pension of ₹1,000 per month for beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years (Central grant + Gujarat state top-up). Enhanced monthly pension of ₹1,250 per month for beneficiaries aged 80 years and above. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank or post office savings account.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/ and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

Eligibility details

Minimum age: 60 years
Category: Open to all categories; applicant must belong to a BPL household.
Residency: Resident of Gujarat.

Official links

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Official Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Directorate of Social Defence, Gujarat

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

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Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme

Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India / Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

Senior citizens aged 60 years or older belonging to a household living below the poverty line (BPL). Applicant must be aged 60 years or older. Family must belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) household registered under official BPL census. Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

Age proof (School Leaving Certificate / Voter ID / Birth Certificate / Medical Officer certificate).
Aadhaar card copy.
BPL card / inclusion proof in BPL census list.
Gujarat residence proof (Ration Card / Electricity Bill).
Bank passbook or Post Office savings passbook copy with IFSC.

Step 3: Apply

At the local Taluka Mamlatdar Office, Jan Seva Kendra, or online via Digital Gujarat. Step 1: Obtain prescribed application form from Jan Seva Kendra or local Taluka Mamlatdar Office. Step 2: Attach age proof, BPL proof, residence certificate, and bank details. Step 3: Verification of age and BPL status by Talati / Mamlatdar. Step 4: Prant Officer / Mamlatdar issues sanction order. Step 5: Monthly pension credited directly into bank or post office account via DBT.

Step 4: Verification

Scrutiny of BPL card and age proof by Talati and Mamlatdar.

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Taluka Mamlatdar / Prant Officer, Government of Gujarat.

Step 6: Benefit

Monthly pension of ₹1,000 per month for beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years (Central grant + Gujarat state top-up). Enhanced monthly pension of ₹1,250 per month for beneficiaries aged 80 years and above. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank or post office savings account.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/ and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Official Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Directorate of Social Defence, Gujarat

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.