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Chandigarh · Senior Citizen / PensionAlso known as: Old Age Samman Allowance · Old Age Samman Allowance Yojana · Old Age Samman Allowance Chandigarh · वृद्धावस्था सम्मान भत्ता
| Scheme | Old Age Samman Allowance (Chandigarh) |
|---|---|
| For | Senior Citizen / Pension |
| Where | Chandigarh |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹18,000 |
| Department | Chandigarh UT Administration — Dept. of Social Welfare |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
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Dept. of Social Welfare, UT Chandigarh (offline)
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Resident of Chandigarh. Family income up to ₹3 lakh a year.
₹1,500/month pension for senior citizens aged 60 years and above; ₹2,000/month for those aged 80+ years; paid via DBT directly to bank account; for Chandigarh residents with family income below ₹2 lakh/year; no other government pension should be received (about ₹18,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Age Proof (Birth Certificate / Voter ID / School Certificate), Residence Proof (Chandigarh domicile — minimum 3 years), Income Certificate, Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-linked), Passport Photo, Self-declaration of no other pension.
Dept. of Social Welfare, UT Chandigarh (offline)
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