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UP Vridhavastha Pension Yojana

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Old age pension scheme for senior citizens in Uttar Pradesh, providing monthly financial support to BPL elderly persons.

Benefit

₹1,000/month

For

Senior Citizens (60+)

Coverage

Uttar Pradesh

Since

2009

Last Verified

Jan 2025

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

  • UP domicile persons aged 60 and above
  • BPL or below-poverty families
  • Persons not receiving any other government pension above ₹1,000

Who Cannot Apply

  • Government retirees receiving pension
  • Persons below 60
  • Non-UP residents
  • Persons with family income above ₹2 lakh

Benefits

  • ₹1,000 per month
  • Direct bank transfer quarterly
  • Covers all eligible elderly in UP

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Age proof (birth/school certificate)
  • UP domicile certificate
  • BPL ration card
  • Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)

How to Apply

Online

  1. Visit sspy-up.gov.in
  2. Click 'Old Age Pension'
  3. Register and fill application
  4. Upload documents and submit

Offline / CSC

  1. Visit Block Development Office or tehsil office
  2. Collect application form
  3. Submit with documents for verification

Frequently Asked Questions

Quarterly. Typically in April, July, October, and January.