Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Facility Name : Apply Online For Pension
Applicable State/UT : Uttar Pradesh
Website : https://sspy-up.gov.in/EnglishPages/index_en.aspx

SSPY Pension

Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh Old Age,Widow,Divyang Pension Online Application

Pension Scheme

Old Age Pension:
To provide support to the elderly above 60 years of age, who are living below the poverty line, and help them to live respectfully.

Widow Pension:
To provide financial assistance to destitute widows aged 18 to 60 years who live below the poverty line and support them to live honorably.

Divyang Pension:
To provide 40 percent or more direct handicapped, mentally retarded or hearing impaired women / men help to live respectfully

Eligibility

Old Age Pension:
Age: Minimum 60, Maximum 150
Income : For Rural Area Rs. 46080 and for Urban Area Rs. 56460
Pension:     Not eligible if applicant is benefited from other pension schemes
Monthly grant: Rs. 500

Widow Pension Scheme:
Age   :  From minimum 18 till joining other welfare scheme
Income  :   Rs. 2.00 Lakh
Pension:     Not eligible if the applicant is benefited from other pension schemes
Monthly Grant   :  Rs. 500

Divyang and Leprosy Pension Scheme :
Age : Minimum 18, Maximum 150     Minimum 1 , Maximum 150
Income: For Rural Area Rs. 46080 And For Urban Area Rs. 56460     For Rural Area Rs. 46080 and For Urban Area Rs. 56460
Disability / Leprosy Percentage: Minimum 40 , Maximum 100     Minimum 1 , Maximum 100
Income:     Rural area Rs 46080 and Urban area Rs 56460     Rural area Rs 46080 and urban area Rs 56460
Pension: Not eligible if applicant is benefited from other pension schemes     Not eligible if applicant is benefited from other pension schemes
Monthly Grant:     Rs. 500     Rs. 2500

How To Apply For Pension?

Step-1 : Go to the link https://sspy-up.gov.in/EnglishPages/index_en.aspx
Step-2 : Select Scheme
Step-3 : Click on “Apply Online” link
Step-4 : Fill Application Form
Step-5 : Upload Document
Step-6 : Submit Form.

Document Upload

Old Age Pension:
** Passport size photo of the applicant
** Applicant’s income certificate

Widow Pension Scheme :
** Passport Size Photo of the Applicant
** Death Certificate of Husband
** Photocopy of Passbook in Bank Statement
** Income Statement Proof

Divyang and Leprosy Pension Scheme :
** Passport size photo of the applicant
** Applicant’s disability certificate
** Applicant’s Income certificate
** Gram Sabha proposal in case of rural area and copy of bank passbook in case of urban area
** Passport size photo of the applicant
** Applicant’s leprosy certificate
** Applicant’s income certificate
** Gram Sabha proposal in case of rural area and copy of bank passbook in case of urban area

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a person have both Widow Pension and Old Age Pension?
Yes, one can enrol in both Old Age Pension and Widow Pension at a time. However, the age eligibility criteria for Widow is between 18-65 years of age whereas for Old Age an individual must be above 60 years of age.

Are taxpayers eligible for Pension Yojana?
The tax benefits include the additional deduction of Rs 50,000 under section 80CCD(1) introduced in last year’s Budget. Those with taxable income are also not eligible.

Who is not eligible for Pension Yojana?
Since Pension Yojana is meant for unorganized industry workers like gardeners, drivers, maids, etc, so, users under these occupations, above 18 years of age, need to contribute Rs 42 – Rs 210 per month.