The Madhu Babu Pension Yojana is an Odisha state government scheme. Interested individuals can now apply for the scheme online at sepd.gov.in. If you live in Odisha and want to learn more about the scheme, you’ve come to the right place. This article will provide you with information on the scheme and its related details, such as how to apply for it, who is eligible to apply for it, what documents are required, and other pertinent details.
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Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Yojana 2023
The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha, originally introduced the Madhu Babu Pension Scheme in January 2008. The Revised Old Age Pension Rules, 1989, and the Disability Pension Rules, 1985, have been combined into this scheme. This scheme is open to people over the age of 65, PWDs, and state widows. The participants of this scheme will receive a pension from the state government. Approximately 50 lakh people will benefit from this program.
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ssepd.gov.in Pension Details in Highlights
| Name of the scheme | Madhu Babu Pension Yojana |
| Launched by | Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik |
| Launched in | Odisha |
| Launched in the month | January 2008 |
| Launched for | People of the state |
| Name of the department | Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities |
| Scheme type | State Government scheme |
| Mode of application | Online/ offline |
| Official website | ssepd.gov.in |
Madhu Babu Pension Yojana and Aadhaar Link
Those who have previously benefited from the initiative should note that they must link their Aadhaar cards to the social welfare link account. To take advantage of the scheme’s additional benefits, all candidates must link their Aadhaar numbers to a social welfare link account by March 15, 2020. To link your Aadhaar card to your pension, you must present a photocopy of your Aadhaar card when visiting the Gram Panchayat office or municipal office.
Madhu Babu Pension Yojana Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants aged 60 and up, widows of any age,
- leprosy patients with evident signs of deformity of any age,
- PWDs of any age, or AIDS patients designated by the State / District AIDS Control Society of any age are eligible.
- The applicant’s family’s annual income shall not exceed Rs. 24000/-.
- Only permanent residents of Odisha are eligible to apply.
- The applicant must not be a member of any other union pension plan. Government, state government, or any other body aided by either.
Madhu Babu Pension Types
- Old age pension
- Disability pension
- Widow pension
- Case of Leprosy patient
- Widow pension AIDS/ HIV
- Disabled persons AIDS/ HIV
- Unmarried woman
- Divorced woman
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Pension Amount under Madhu Babu Pension
| Age | Pension amount per month |
| 60-79 years | Rs 500 |
| 80 years and above | Rs.700 |
Disbursement of Pension
The pension amount will be paid in cash on the 15th of each month to the beneficiary. Pension payments shall be made by the BDO or any officer subordinate to the BDO in the Gram Panchayat office (in a rural region) and by the DSSO or any officer subordinate to the DSSO in the municipal office (in an urban area).
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Age proof
- Caste certificate (in case of SC/ ST/ OBC/ BC/ Minority applicant)
- Death certificate of husband (in case of widow pension)
- Disability certificate (in case of PWD applicant)
- Family income proof
- Resident proof
Online Application Procedure for Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Yojana
You can apply for the plan either online or offline. To apply for the scheme in the offline form, go to the Municipality/Office NAC’s of the Block Development Officer or Executive Officer. Alternatively, you can apply online by following the steps below:
- Visit the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities’ official website.
- On the home screen click on the PENSION SCHEMES option under Beneficiary Services.
- After that, a new page will open, and you will need to choose “Madhu Babu Pension Yojana” from the scheme.
- Select “Proceed” and the application form will display on the screen.
- On the screen, the application Form page will appear.
- Lastly, enter a name, father/husband name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, Aadhar number, district, subdivision, address, and social category after selecting the scheme type.
- After that, you must upload a scan of your Aadhar card, a thumb impression or signature, and a recent passport-size photo.
- Check the checkbox after carefully reading the declaration.
- After reviewing the information, select “submit.”
Procedure to Track Your Application Status
- Visit the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities’ official website.
- Go to the “Apply for scheme” option on the home page and click on it.
- A new page will open on the screen, where you must choose “Madhu Babu Pension Yojana” from the Track application status.
- To open the form directly, select “Track”.
- Click the “Search” button after entering the application number.
Important Points to Remember
- Beneficiaries will be chosen in a fair manner.
- Beneficiaries will be announced as part of the scheme’s widespread advertising.
- At least once a month, all collectors must have a selection camp.
- Gram Panchayat extension officers and the concerned executive should be present on campus with enough quantity of forms.
- The application’s entire data set should be computerized.
- The collectors should verify all pensioners on an annual basis.
- The candidates will be given proof of submission.
Contact Details
For any other further queries related to Madhu Babu Pension Yojana you can contact:-
- Helpline Number- 18003457150
- E-Mail Id- ssepdsec.od@nic.in
FAQ’s
the minimum age limit for applying to the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana is 60 years.
Yes, you can apply for the scheme offline.
https://ssepd.gov.in/index.php?route=common/home