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Old Age Pension, Uttar Pradesh

The Old Age Pension Scheme in Uttar Pradesh, known as वृद्धावस्था पेंशन योजना, provides financial assistance to senior citizens who are economically vulnerable.

Interested applicants can easily apply online through the official website: sspy-up.gov.in. This guide will take you through the application process, eligibility criteria, and the documents required.

Application Status

Official Website

Application Process

To apply online for the Vridha Pension UP scheme, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the UP Pension Portal
First, go to the official Uttar Pradesh Pension portal, also known as the Integrated Pension Portal UP, at sspy-up.gov.in.

Step 2: Select Pension Option
Click on "Old Age Pension" located in the top menu bar.
Step 3: Apply Online
When the Dashboard opens, find and click on the "Apply Online" link.

Step 4: Fill in the Form
The application form will appear; carefully fill in all the required details.

Step 5: Submit the Application
After completing the form, tick the box in the Declaration section and press the "Submit" button

Application Status

To find out the status of your Vridha Pension application, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Find Application Status
Look for and click on the "Application Status" link on the Vridha Pension UP dashboard.

Step 2: Enter Details
Select "Old Age Pension" from the options, then input your registration ID and mobile number to get an OTP.

Step 3: Check Status
Enter the OTP and submit to see your application status.

Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents

Here are the eligibility criteria and necessary documents for the Vridha Pension in Uttar Pradesh:

Criterion	Details
Age	Minimum: 60 years, Maximum: 150 years
Income (Rural)	Maximum allowed: Rs. 46,080 annually
Income (Urban)	Maximum allowed: Rs. 56,460 annually
Pension	Not eligible if benefiting from other pension schemes
Monthly Grant	Rs. 1,000
Documents	Passport size photo of the applicant, Applicant's income certificate

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This scheme aims to provide social security and financial assistance to the elderly population of Uttar Pradesh who lack a stable source of income.

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The pension amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Pensioner List UP 2024-25

To view the Old Age Pensioner List UP 2024-25, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Access the Pension dashboard on the UP Pension Scheme Portal.
Step 2: Choose the "Vridha pension list up 2024-25" option.

Step 3: From the dropdown menus, select your district, block, gram Panchayat, and village.

Step 4: Click on the displayed total number of pensioners.
Step 5: The Vridha pension list 2024-25 for your village or town will be displayed.

Helpline

If you need any assistance, you can contact the following details:

Department	Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
Address	Kalyan Bhavan, Prag Narayan Road, Lucknow – 226001 (Uttar Pradesh)
Email	director.swd@dirsamajkalyan.in
Phone Number	0522-3538700
Toll-Free Number	18004190001

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