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👴 Government Schemes for Senior Citizens in Karnataka 2026

5 government schemes for senior citizens in Karnataka — benefits, who can apply, documents and how to apply. Check your eligibility free.

Also searched as Old Age Pension, Vridha Pension Yojana in Karnataka.

Karnataka (5)

Folk & Traditional Artist Pension Scheme (KA) — ₹2,000/month pension for recognised folk artists (Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha, Kamsale etc.) aged 60+ with low income
Sandhya Suraksha Yojana — ₹1,000/month pension for BPL senior citizens (60+)
Disability Pension Scheme (KA) — ₹1,000/month for persons with 40%+ disability
Karnataka Film Worker Welfare Fund — ₹1,000/month pension for senior/retired Kannada film workers (60+), medical reimbursement ₹10,000/year & funeral aid ₹5,000
Vayoshreshtha Samman — Senior Citizen Day Care Centres (KA) — Free day-care centres for BPL senior citizens with meals, recreation, physiotherapy & health checkups across districts