With view to provide financial assistance to Old Age Destitute Men & Women living in State Of Maharashtra since 15 years, the Govt. of Maharashtra has started this scheme collaboration with Govt. Of India on 15th August,1995. Under this scheme financial assistance on monthly basis is being provided to Old Age Destitute Men & Women. The State Government bear Rs. 175/- p.m. and the Govt. of India provides Rs. 75/- p.m. under this scheme. Thus the beneficiary gets Rs. 250/- p.m. quarterly.

Categories of Beneficiaries

The following type of persons who are inhabitants of State of Maharashtra since 15 years and who are not resident of any Govt., Financial Institute or Authority Aided Institute or home are eligible for benefits of the Scheme.

Old Men & Women with age more 65 years are eligible for the benefits of the scheme.

How to apply

The Applicant has to apply in prescribed Application Form (in two copies) to Naib Tahsildar (S.G.Y.) of the concerned Tahsil Office. In case of Akola Municipal Corporation limits application should be submitted to Tahsildar(S.G.Y.) in Collector Office, Akola.
Attachments

a) Income Certificate signed by concerned Talathi & Revenue Inspector, Proof of Residence, Proof of Age, and Two copies of photograph, Affidavit declaring non-residence of any Govt., Financial Institute or Authority Aided Institute or home.

Important Note :-

This scheme covers destitute person who are living Below Poverty Line (B.P.L.) Generally, person who has children less than 18 years age are entitled for the benefit of the scheme. But in view to extend benefits to needy person the govt. of Maharashtra vide G.R. dated 14th January, 2004 made provision that persons who have children more than 18 years' of age but if they are not employed or not able to get sufficient earning, the total income of family remains below poverty line specification, such person is entitled to the benefits of the scheme. But in such case the major child has to submit affidavit declaring his income , which must be less than the norms.

DOCUMENTATIONS, FORMS  AND GUIDANCE RELATED TO THIS SCHEME IS AVAILABLE AT OUR OFFICE

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